Branch Rickey
American baseball player and manager
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About Branch Rickey
Branch Rickey was a legendary Major League Baseball (MLB) executive and baseball player known for the immense innovations he brought into the major leagues such as designing the modern minor league farm system and introducing the batting helmet. He was responsible for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball by bringing the first African American baseball player Jackie Robinson into the major leagues. As a player, he played for the St. Louis Browns and the New York Highlanders.
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On November 13, 1965, he collapsed while delivering a speech during his election to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. He never regained consciousness and died 26 days later. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967, two years after his death.
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F.A.Q. about Branch Rickey
When is his birthday?
Branch Rickey's birthday is on December 20, 1881.
In how many days is his birthday?
Branch Rickey's birthday is in 230 days
How old was Branch Rickey when he died?
He was 83 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 9, 1965.
How old would he be today?
Branch Rickey would be 142 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Branch Rickey from?
He was born in Stockdale, Ohio, U.S..