Man may penetrate the outer reaches of the universe, he may solve the very secret of eternity itself, but for me, the ultimate human experience is to witness the flawless execution of a hit-and-run. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
A game of great charm in the adoption of mathematical measurements to the timing of human movements, the exactitudes and adjustments of physical ability to hazardous chance. The speed of the legs, the dexterity of the body, the grace of… — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Don't worry about your individual numbers. Worry about the team. If the team is successful, each of you will be successful, too. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Thou shalt not steal. I mean defensively. On offense, indeed thou shall steal and thou must. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Ethnic prejudice has no place in sports, and baseball must recognize that truth if it is to maintain stature as a national game. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
We win if the world is convinced of two things, that you are a fine gentleman, and a great baseball player. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Fill in any figure you want for that boy (Mickey Mantle). Whatever the figure, it's a deal. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
Worry is simply thinking the same thing over and over again and not doing anything about it. — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
