Branch Rickey: The Equalitiy Seeker
Frank L.
The Talent Search
Branch Rickey never gave up trying to search for the perfect player to be on the Dodger's baseball team. He also went out of the country looking for the perfect player that can finally bring equality to all the player in baseball.
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This is Branch Rickey, he is the person who when out of the country looking for the perfect player
You gave me a Strike One? Then try to give me a Strike Two
Branch Rickey once tried to bring some equality to baseball by trying to convince people that black people can sit anywhere they want, but the was refuse because the organization says that they will lose money. Even though he was refused Branch Rickey continue to fight for equality.
Getting Blamed
“He was accused of trying to up hold the existing segregation and, at the same time, capitalize on black players.”