Branch Rickey
Baseball executive and pioneer of integration
Born
December 20th, 1881
143 years ago
Died
December 9th, 1965
59 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Served as a baseball executive and manager, primarily with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Implemented the signing of Jackie Robinson, breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. Sought to expand player scouting and development, establishing a setting for future talent. Created the farm system of minor league teams, enhancing the recruitment of new players into the majors.
Signed Jackie Robinson, first African American player in MLB
Developed the farm system for talent scouting
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