I don’t care if it wrecks the National League for five years. This is the United States of America and one citizen has as much right to play as another. The National League will go down the line with Robinson, no matter the consequences.

—Ford Frick
National League President
1947

When opposing players threatened to strike because of Jackie Robinson, National League President Ford Frick responded.
Which of the following statements best summarizes Frick’s view?

He predicted that the integration of baseball could ruin the league for five years.

He was going to support integration no matter what people’s reactions were.

He believed that every person had the right to resist integration.