"There is always a cause for every effect."

Branch Rickey (1881 - 1965)
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About Branch Rickey

Branch Rickey was an American baseball player and innovative executive in Major League Baseball. Rickey was instrumental in breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He was known for his shrewd business acumen, pioneering the farm system in baseball and developing talent through minor league affiliates. Rickey's legacy includes changing the landscape of professional baseball through his emphasis on analytics and player development.

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