An interesting and good read about Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson. Talks about Rickey's background and what led him to signing Robinson and Robinson's background leading up to the signing. Then also about both of their careers and lives from there on. Not a real in depth look, book is only 228 pages but it gives you a good sense of what was happening. Also looked at the ends of their lives, some of the struggles they had, especially Jackie with his failing health and not being financially secure. I am glad I read this, was not something I was really familiar with before.
I will post this on PBS too, there are no copies in system so who knows what will happen.
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