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signed Jackie Robinson (fist black baseball player in the MLB)
Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, most likely chose to sign Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball and promote racial integration in the sport. He recognized Robinson's exceptional talent, competitive spirit, and ability to handle the intense scrutiny and pressure that would come with being the first Black player in the league. By signing Robinson, Rickey aimed to both enhance the Dodgers' performance and make a significant social statement during a pivotal time in American history.
He put him on the team
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.
The phone number of the Robinson-Westchase Branch Library is: 832-393-2011.
The phone number of the Dpl-Pauline Robinson Branch is: 303-331-4062.
The address of the Robinson-Westchase Branch Library is: 3223 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, 77042 M
Branch Rickey
The address of the Dpl-Pauline Robinson Branch is: 5575 E 33Rd Ave, Denver, 80207 2027
Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey