Branch Rickey | A Biography, rev. ed.

Murray Polner

ISBN 10: 0786426438 / ISBN 13: 9780786426430

Editore: McFarland, 2007

Branch Rickey | A Biography, rev. ed. | Murray Polner | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2007 | McFarland | EAN 9780786426430 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Codice articolo 123148153

Riassunto:

Has any sport executive had as many words written about him as Branch Rickey? A one-time catcher, Rickey managed the St. Louis Browns and Cardinals at the end of the deadball era before serving as vice president of the Dodgers and general manager of the Pirates. Possessed of one of the most creative minds in the game's long history, Rickey made early use of statistical analysis, pioneered the farm system, and pressed for the expansion of major league baseball. But he is best known for integrating organized baseball, signing Jackie Robinson to a contract years before the civil rights movement - proof of Rickey's courage and foresight.
Based on nearly 100 interviews and vast amounts of research, including exclusive access to Rickey's papers, Branch Rickey was originally published in 1982. It still stands as the definitive biography. This new edition includes updates and revisions, new photographs, a foreword by Branch B. Rickey, and a new preface.

Informazioni sull'autore: The late Murray Polner was the author or editor of 15 books. His articles and reviews appeared in The New York Times, Washington Monthly, Commonweal, and The Nation.

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Titolo: Branch Rickey | A Biography, rev. ed.
Casa editrice: McFarland
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Taschenbuch
Condizione: Neu