Branch Rickey

On this date in 1967, Branch Rickey is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"It occurred to me that if I let myself get trapped in a room with Rickey, there was a strong possibility that he would still have the players I wanted, as well as my promissory note, and I would end up with two guys I never heard of." - Bill Veeck

Branch Rickey signs Jackie Robinson

On this date in 1945, Branch Rickey announces the signing of Jackie Robinson by the Brooklyn Dodgers organization.

"I may not be able to do something about racism in every field, but I can sure do something about it in baseball."

Walter O'Malley

On this date in 1979, long-time Dodgers owner, Walter O'Malley passed away at age 75.

"Branch Rickey was all baseball. Walter O'Malley was all money." - Buzz Bavasi

Leo Durocher

On this date in 1994, Leo Durocher is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"He had the ability of taking a bad situation and making it immediately worse." - Branch Rickey

Branch Rickey

 

On this date in 1967, Branch Rickey is inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

"It occurred to me that if I let myself get trapped in a room with Rickey, there was a strong possibility that he would still have the players I wanted, as well as my promissory note, and I would end up with two guys I never heard of. - Bill Veeck

Branch Rickey

On this date in 1955, Branch Rickey steps down as the general manager of the Pirates moving into an advisory role.

"First you forget names, then you forget faces, then you forget to zip up your fly and then you forget to unzip your fly."

Dixie Walker

Born on today's date, Dixie Walker.

"It was the dumbest thing I ever did in my life." - on writing a letter to Dodgers President Branch Rickey asking to be traded if Jackie Robinson was called up to the team

Branch Rickey

On this date in 1967, Branch Rickey is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"It occurred to me that if I let myself get trapped in a room with Rickey, there was a strong possibility that he would still have the players I wanted, as well as my promissory note, and I would end up with two guys I have never heard of." - Bill Veeck

Jackie Robinson

On this date in 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first black player to sign a major league contract by signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."