Branch Rickey

Jimmy Breslin

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2h 27m

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Branch Rickey

by Jimmy Breslin

Published

2010

Publisher

Viking

Pages

147

ISBN-13

9780670022496

Description

A bestselling author remembers the man who integrated baseball. The idea of integrating baseball began as a dream in the mind of Branch Rickey. In 1947, as president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, he defied racism on and off the field to bring Jackie Robinson into the major leagues, changing the sport and the nation forever.

Subjects

PresidentsBiographyBaseball team ownersBrooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team)Rickey, branch, 1881-1965Baseball, biography
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Branch Rickey?

This edition of Branch Rickey has approximately 147 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Branch Rickey?

For most readers, Branch Rickey typically takes between 3h 4m and 2h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,750 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,750 words

Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.

What is the word count of Branch Rickey?

The estimated word count for Branch Rickey is approximately 36,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Branch Rickey?

Branch Rickey was written by Jimmy Breslin.

When was Branch Rickey published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.