Branch Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers' president, made an explosive revelation at the Wilberforce State University annual football dinner on Feb. 16, 1948.
In a candid and passionate speech to an audience of about 250 individuals, Mr. Rickey disclosed extremely damaging information about a document that allegedly was approved before Jackie Robinson became the major leagues' first black player.
Mr. Rickey's Revelation
"After I had signed Robinson, but before he had played a game, a joint major league meeting adopted unanimously a report prepared by a joint committee which stated that 'however well-intentioned, the use of Negro players would hazard all the physical properties of baseball.'
"You can't find a copy of that report anywhe ...
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Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey’s Explosive Revelation
Posted: 12th March 2010 by Harold Friend in MLBComments Off on Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey’s Explosive Revelation