Branch Rickey Award
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Branch Rickey Award
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The Branch Rickey Award was given annually to an individual in Major League Baseball (MLB) in recognition of his exceptional community service from 1992 to 2014. The award was named in honor of former player and executive Branch Rickey, who broke the major league color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson, while president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Rickey also created the Knothole Gang, a charity that allowed children to attend MLB games. The award, created by the Rotary Club of
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branch_Rickey_Award
date created:
2006-03-10T04:52:35Z
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2024-09-04T19:12:32Z
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