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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.
Jackie Robinson married Rachel Isum. Branch Rickey, the team manager felt it was important that Jackie be married, thinking that the public would accept him more quickly and the white men would not feel threatened that white women would be attracted to Robinson..rachel robinson
they though that Jackie was a good player they though that Jackie was a good player
Jackie Robinson became a baseball player in college, but actually started playing in Montreal before coming to the United States to play. After the end of World War II, Jackie Robinson tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
First and foremost, Rickey want to WIN BALL GAMES, and felt that players of the calibre of Robinson would help him do so. He knew that Robinson would suffer EXTREME abuse while playing, and so he had to be absolutely certain that Robinson would endure the abuse.
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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