Branch Rickey in Pittsburgh

Baseball's Trailblazing General Manager for the Pirates, 1950-1955

Auteurs

• Andrew O'Toole

Paramètres

• 224 pages
• 8 heures de lecture

• Sport

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Focusing on Branch Rickey's pivotal role in baseball history, the book highlights his groundbreaking contributions, including the desegregation of Major League Baseball, the introduction of airline travel for teams, and the development of the minor league "farm" system. As a charismatic figure and a model for future general managers, Rickey's legacy profoundly shaped the sport, making it more inclusive and efficient.

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• Année de publication: 2000
• Reliure: (souple)