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Reviewed on July 1, 2011 | Media
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Breslin provides a brief and entertaining portrait of pioneering baseball executive Branch Rickey, focusing on his efforts in 1947 to bring Jackie Robinson, the first black player in the major leagues, to the Brooklyn Dodgers team he managed. In his acerbically witty style, Breslin offers anecdotal insight into Rickey's highly princi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
