S1:E2 Branch Rickey Pt 2 - Jackie Robinson and Branch Sr.

Officially Speaking: An Umpire's Point of View... for Coaches, Players and Fans Too

03:30 - Branch Rickey's options following high school and ending up at Ohio Wesleyan, the same as his father, grandfather and multiple family members.

06:24 - The year Branch Rickey, Sr was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and a brief explanation of the structure of an MLB farm system... "It's a particularly fun inheritance." -B.R.

07:55 - Branch Rickey, Sr coaches a team at Ohio Wesleyan in the early-1900's and has a pivotal experience, laying groundwork over 40 yrs in advance of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. "It was a eye-opener, it was a sole-opening experience for [my grandfather]." -B.R.

14:50 - The foresight Branch Rickey, Sr shows in approaching Broadcaster Red Barber years in advance of identifying Jackie Robinson. "Mr. Rickey. If you're gonna do this thing, I want to be a part of the Dodgers." -Red Barber

20:10 - Umpire Nerd Notes... the umpire crew for Apr 15, 1947.

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