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   Wesley Branch Rickey (December 20, 1881 – December 9, 1965) was an American baseball player and sports executive. Rickey was instrumental in breaking Major League Baseball 's color barrier by signing black player Jackie Robinson .

   • Allegiance: United States
   • Years of service: 1917-1918

   • Service/ branch: U.S. Army

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     Ohio Wesleyan alumnus Branch Rickey (1904) and the Branch Rickey-Jackie Robinson Legacy

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Branch Rickey, the man who signed Jackie Robinson and broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1945. Find out his achievements, quotes, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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   Learn about Branch Rickey, the innovator who created the farm system, the batting helmet and broke the color barrier in baseball. He played for the Browns and Highlanders, managed the Cardinals and led the Dodgers to two World Series.

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Branch Rickey (born December 20, 1881, Stockdale, Ohio, U.S.—died December 9, 1965, Columbia, Missouri) was an American professional baseball executive who devised the farm system of training ballplayers (1919) and hired the first Black players in organized baseball in the 20th century.

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7. sabr.org › bioproj › personBranch Rickey – Society for American Baseball Research

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   Learn about the life and career of Branch Rickey, the baseball executive who integrated the majors and built the Dodgers dynasty. Explore his complex personality, his religious and political views, his achievements and controversies, and his legacy.

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   Why did Branch Rickey join the Dodgers?

   • At Ohio Wesleyan, Rickey had coached an integrated team featuring a black player named Charles Thomas; during a road trip, Thomas was denied hotel lodging. Thomas’s mistreatment made a lifelong impression on Rickey and inspired him to integrate the Dodgers. Jackie Robinson (left) signs a contract offered by Branch Rickey (right) on 28 August 1945.

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   Who was Branch Rickey?

   • Best Known For: Branch Rickey was a baseball executive known for his groundbreaking 1945 decision to bring Jackie Robinson into the major leagues, thereby breaking the color barrier. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!

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   Who was Wesley Branch Rickey?

   • Wesley Branch Rickey (December 20, 1881 – December 9, 1965) was an American baseball player and sports executive. Rickey was instrumental in breaking Major League Baseball 's color barrier by signing black player Jackie Robinson.

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   Why is Rickey a great baseball player?

   • Rickey’s innovations—including the farm system, expanded spring training, statistical analytics, and an integrated game—are reflected everywhere across professional baseball. As historian Richard Puerzer has rightly suggested, “Branch Rickey’s fingerprints are on virtually every aspect of the modern game of baseball."

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9. www.baseball-reference.com › players › rBranch Rickey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status ...

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   Branch Rickey. Positions: Catcher, Leftfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 5-9 , 175lb (175cm, 79kg) Born: December 20, 1881 in Flat, OH. Died: December 9, 1965 in Columbia, MO. Buried: Rushtown Cemetery, Rushtown, OH. School:

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    Jan 17, 2020 · Learn how Branch Rickey transformed baseball with his innovations, such as the minor league farm system and spring training. Explore his career as a player, coach, and executive for the Cardinals and Dodgers.