Things worthwhile generally don’t just happen. Luck is a fact, but should not be a factor. Good luck is what is left… — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
I'm a man of some intelligence. I've had some education, passed the bar, practiced law. I've been a teacher and I deal… — Branch Rickey Copy Share Image
I was in the top ten percent of my law school class. I am a Doctor of Juris Prudence. I have an… — 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
