Branch Rickey
Career Overview

Players Baseball Branch Rickey

Branch Rickey was a pioneering figure in the world of baseball. He was a player, manager, and executive, and he was instrumental in the integration of Major League Baseball. Rickey began his career as a catcher in the minor leagues and eventually made it to the majors. He was a successful player, but he was even more successful as a manager.

Branch Rickey was a pioneering figure in the world of baseball. He was a player, manager, and executive, and he was instrumental in the integration of Major League Baseball. Rickey began his career as a catcher in the minor leagues and eventually made it to the majors. He was a successful player, but he was even more successful as a manager.

Career Coaching Record

MLB 1913-1925

Win-Loss

597–664

Win %

.473

Championships

0

View Complete Coaching Stats

Career Timeline

1905-1906

St. Louis Browns (AL)

Player

1907

New York Highlanders (AL)

Player

1913-1915

St. Louis Browns (MLB)

Manager

1914

St. Louis Browns (AL)

Player

1919-1925

St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)

Manager

1919-1942

St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)

General Manager

1920

St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)

Team President

1943-1949

Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB)

Team President

1945

United States Negro League (USNL)

League Founder

1946-1948

Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC)

Team Owner

1946-1948

Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC)

General Manager

1950

Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB)

General Manager

1951-1955

Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB)

General Manager

Related Content

Stories, Photos, Videos, Podcasts, and Publications featuring Branch Rickey Career Overview

F i l t e r & S o r t