Isbn: 9780803211032 - Branch Rickey: Baseball's Ferocious Gentleman (19 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. He was not much of a player and not much more of a manager, but by the time Branch Rickey (1881-1965) finished with baseball, he had revolutionized the sport--not just once but three times. In this definitive biography of Rickey--the man sportswriters dubbed The Brain, The Mahatma, and, on occasion, El Cheapo--Lee Lowenfish tells the full and colorful story of a life that forever changed the face of America's game. As the mastermind behind the Saint Louis Cardinals from 1917 to 1942, Rickey created the farm system, which allowed small-market clubs to compete with the rich and powerful. Under his direction in the 1940s, the Brooklyn Dodgers became truly the first America's team. By signing Jackie Robinson and other black players, he single-handedly thrust baseball into the forefront of the civil rights movement. Lowenfish evokes the peculiarly American complex of God, family, and baseball that informed Rickey's actions and his accomplishments. His book offers an intriguing, richly detailed portrait of a man whose life is itself a crucial chapter in the history of American business, sport, and society.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. He was not much of a player and not much more of a manager, but by the time Branch Rickey (1881-1965) finished with baseball, he had revolutionized the sport--not just once but three times. In this definitive biography of Rickey--the man sportswriters dubbed The Brain, The Mahatma, and, on occasion, El Cheapo--Lee Lowenfish tells the full and colorful story of a life that forever changed the face of America's game. As the mastermind behind the Saint Louis Cardinals from 1917 to 1942, Rickey created the farm system, which allowed small-market clubs to compete with the rich and powerful. Under his direction in the 1940s, the Brooklyn Dodgers became truly the first America's team. By signing Jackie Robinson and other black players, he single-handedly thrust baseball into the forefront of the civil rights movement. Lowenfish evokes the peculiarly American complex of God, family, and baseball that informed Rickey's actions and his accomplishments. His book offers an intriguing, richly detailed portrait of a man whose life is itself a crucial chapter in the history of American business, sport, and society.…

Condition: very_good.

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good hardback in Very Good jacket, we ship in boxes, not bags, LOC1.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. three leaves were once dogeared, otherwise would be fine in fine jacket, a nice, clean copy, octavo hardcover, 683 pages.

Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in a bright, unclipped dust jacket. 683 pages, b&w illustrations. He was not much of a player and not much more of a manager, but by the time Branch Rickey (1881?1965) finished with baseball, he had revolutionized the sport?not just once but three times. In this definitive biography of Rickey?the man sportswriters dubbed ?The Brain,? ?The Mahatma,? and, on occasion, ?El Cheapo??Lee Lowenfish tells the full and colorful story of a life that forever changed the face of America?s game. As the mastermind behind the Saint Louis Cardinals from 1917 to 1942, Rickey created the farm system, which allowed small-market clubs to compete with the rich and powerful. Under his direction in the 1940s, the Brooklyn Dodgers became truly the first ?America?s team.? By signing Jackie Robinson and other black players, he single-handedly thrust baseball into the forefront of the civil rights movement. Lowenfish evokes the peculiarly American complex of God, family, and baseball that informed Rickey?s actions and his accomplishments. His book offers an intriguing, richly detailed portrait of a man whose life is itself a crucial chapter in the history of American business, sport, and society. Record # 378928.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. NO DJ. Otherwise about very good with no marks. Mild wear present.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Signed and inscribed by author Lowenfish on half-title. Covers have minor wear to corners, edges, crown, and heel. Fading at top edges, top of textblock minor discoloration, interior else clean, tight, and unmarked. DJ has minor rubbing, minor creasing at edges. International shipping billed at cost. Photos upon request.; 6.5 X 2.25 X 9.5 inches; 688 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ON THE TITLE PAGE to the first owner, hardcover and dust jacket in excellent, near-pristine condition (slight handling evident). The DJ is protected by a new, clear, removeable cover. 683 pages. [2.7 lbs]. Inscribed by Author(s). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Signed by Author. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Sports; Baseball; Signed by Author. ISBN: 0803211031. ISBN/EAN: 9780803211032. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 13584. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. 683pp. A crease on the half-title page else fine in a very good dust jacket with short tears, rubbing, and some creasing.

hardcover. Condition: new.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 683 pages. 9.50x6.50x2.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover.