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OverviewA teacher and a lawyer before he was a player and a manager, Branch Rickey is best known for his pivotal role in breaking baseball’s color line by signing Jackie Robinson to a Major League contract. Known as “the Mahatma,” Rickey became one of the most influential sports figures of the 20th century by revolutionizing the minor league farm system and encouraging social justice reform on a national scale. This full-length biography chronicles the remarkable six-decade career of the Hall of Famer who transformed baseball and opened opportunities for black and Hispanic players. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James E. DillardPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781476689739ISBN 10: 1476689733 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 31 March 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJames E. Dillard is a retired intelligence officer and Lieutenant Colonel with the U.S. Air Force, the CIA, and Defense Intelligence Agency. Now a writer living in Columbia, Maryland, he has an extensive background in university teaching in the fields of history, political science, and international relations. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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