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Why did Branch Rickey want to integrate baseball?
Because, black or white, Jackie Robinson was one of the best second basemen in the history of the game. I am sure Mr. Rickey signed Robinson because he was talented, not because of the color of his skin.
What college team did Branch Rickey coach for?
Branch Rickey coached baseball at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1904 and 1905
When and where did baseball player Branch Rickey die?
Branch Rickey was born December 20, 1881, in Flat, OH, USA.
What is the value of a Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey signed baseball?
ALOT
What are baseball player Branch Rickey's physical stats?
Branch Rickey is 5 feet 9 inches tall. He weighs 175 pounds. He bats left and throws right.
Why did Branch Rickey want to integrate baseball?
Because, black or white, Jackie Robinson was one of the best second basemen in the history of the game. I am sure Mr. Rickey signed Robinson because he was talented, not because of the color of his skin.
Why is Rickey Branch so unheard of?
I assume you mean Branch Rickey and he is very much still a part of today's game of baseball even though he has been dead for 42 years. Rickey was the first executive to have a farm system for his team and helped to integrate MLB by signing Jackie Robinson to a contract. Maybe part of the reason is today's youth is not as interested in baseball history as the youth of an earlier time was. Click on the 'Branch Rickey' link below to read his biography and learn more about the man so that you can educate your friends about him.
What college team did Branch Rickey coach for?
Branch Rickey coached baseball at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1904 and 1905
Who got Derek Jeter into baseball?
Branch Rickey
When and where did baseball player Branch Rickey die?
Branch Rickey was born December 20, 1881, in Flat, OH, USA.
What is the birth name of Branch Rickey?
Branch Rickey's birth name is Wesley Branch Rickey.
Who authored Rickey and one man play?
I am sorry but I am a little confused about the question. There have been several biographies written about Branch Rickey. Arthur Mann wrote Branch Rickey: American in Action in 1957. David Lipman wrote Mr. Baseball: The Story of Branch Rickey in 1966. Murray Polner wrote Branch Rickey in 1982. Harvey Frommer, Rickey and Robinson: The Men Who Broke Baseball's Color Barrier in 1982. If this is not what you were looking for please write back with a more detailed description.
What is the value of a Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey signed baseball?
ALOT
How tall is Branch Rickey?
Branch Rickey is 5' 9".
What are baseball player Branch Rickey's physical stats?
Branch Rickey is 5 feet 9 inches tall. He weighs 175 pounds. He bats left and throws right.
What nicknames did Branch Rickey go by?
Branch Rickey went by The Mahatma.
What is Branch Rickey's birthday?
Branch Rickey was born on December 20, 1881.
