ABC News "Nightline" Jackie Robinson Poll, February 1997

This special topic poll, fielded February 21-24, 1997,
sought respondents' views on race relations and on Black athletes and
coaches during the 50th anniversary year of Jackie Robinson's entry
into major league baseball. Respondents were asked for their
assessment of race relations in the United States over the past ten
years, and the opportunities or lack thereof that are available to
Black high school and college athletes. Those queried were also asked
for their views regarding the high numbers of Black professional
athletes and the small number of Black professional coaches and
managers. The results of the poll were announced on the ABC television
program "Nightline" the day the poll was taken. Background information
on respondents includes race and sex.