Baseball's only true Renaissance man, Rickey, in his 84 years, was a teacher, lawyer, combat military officer in World War I, professional baseball player, manager, and owner--to name a few of his occupations. Culled from his writings, letters, scouting reports, and lectures, this book portrays his incredible understanding of the game.
Language
English
Pages
142
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Release
July 01, 1995
ISBN
0028604008
ISBN 13
9780028604008
Branch Rickey's Little Blue Book: Wit and Strategy from Baseball's Last Wise Man
Baseball's only true Renaissance man, Rickey, in his 84 years, was a teacher, lawyer, combat military officer in World War I, professional baseball player, manager, and owner--to name a few of his occupations. Culled from his writings, letters, scouting reports, and lectures, this book portrays his incredible understanding of the game.