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Rickey, Branch

Name: Branch Rickey
Reason: 1. Born in Portsmouth, OH
Sent: Sat 10/10/2009 8:25 PM

Name: Branch Rickey
Reason: 1. Born in Flat, OH 2. Catcher for Ohio Wesleyan’s baseball team 3. Credited with creating the farm system for Major League Baseball 4. Signed Jackie Robinson to play for Brooklyn Dodgers – breaking baseball’s color barrier 5. The Branch Rickey Award is given annually to a Major League Baseball player in recognition of their exceptional community service. 6. ESPN named Rickey the most influential sports figure of the 20th century.
Sent: Sat 10/10/2009 8:36 PM