In 1945, the world of baseball is divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. One team will be the first to sign a black player and only one player will be the first to take the field. The Brooklyn Dodgers want to make the deal that will make history. But the man they choose will have to be more than a great player - he has to have the charisma of a star. It soon comes down to three powerful and extraordinary players: legendary pitcher Satchel Paige; the greatest hitter in baseball Josh Gibson; and a rookie by the name of Jackie Robinson. Three player - three friends - three champions. Together they are unbeatable - but only one will cross the home plate into history.

Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson et Jackie Robinson : trois noms, trois légendes vivantes dans l'histoire du baseball. La couleur de leur peau ? Noire. Noire dans un pays où le racisme faire encore des ravages, pendant que la Deuxième Guerre Mondiale se termine, Paige et son équipe connaissent enfin l'opportunité de leur carrière, les mythiques Brooklyn Dodgers. Les choses ne sont pas aussi faciles qu'elles en ont l'air. Rivalités internes, querelles, magouilles jalonnent leurs parcours. Mais, il faut d'abord vaincre. Envers et contre tout...