The Mahatma; Branch Rickey

In a career that spanned over decades and generations, and with the constantly evolving nature of baseball, Branch Rickey was an innovative mind that changed the game forever. He invented the Minor League farm system and batting helmets. He created the first Spring Training complex and advanced metrics like On Base Percentage and Total bases. Of course, he is most notably known for facilitating the arrival of Jackie Robinson, to the Brooklyn Dodgers, to smash the color line. His impact on the game is unparalleled even to this day and he is arguably the greatest baseball General Manager who ever lived. This is his story.... #BranchRickey #StLouisBrowns #StLouisCardinals #GasHouseGang #BrooklynDodgers #JackieRobinson #PittsburghPirates #RobertoClemente #Mahatma