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
It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind. — Branch Rickey Copy Share
Thou shalt not steal. I mean defensively. On offense, indeed thou shall steal and thou must. — Branch Rickey Copy Share
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
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
Fill in any figure you want for that boy (Mickey Mantle). Whatever the figure, it's a deal. — Branch Rickey Copy Share
Worry is simply thinking the same thing over and over again and not doing anything about it. — Branch Rickey Copy Share
I am alarmed at the subtle invasion of professional football, which is gaining preeminence over baseball. It's unthinkable. — Branch Rickey Copy Share
Some day I'm going to have to stand before God, and if He asks me why I didn't let that [Jackie] Robinson fellow play… — Branch Rickey Copy Share
