Branch Rickey Autographs
Wesley Branch Rickey was an American baseball player, coach, and team executive. Born on December 20, 1881, in Ohio, Rickey played professional baseball for a few years before his real passion for coaching and front office work became apparent. He started his coaching career as an assistant coach and later moved onto several managerial positions, such as St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers. Rickey's contribution to the game of baseball revolutionized the sport, especially in terms of social justice and equal opportunity.
Rickey's legacy in baseball does not just stem from his managerial roles, but also from the iconic decision he made as the Brooklyn Dodgers' general manager to sign Jackie Robinson as the first black player in the major leagues. It was a risky move, as Robinson was subjected to racial abuse and discrimination from both players and fans. However, Rickey was determined to challenge the long-standing ideology of segregation present in baseball and other aspects of American society. Rickey's decision paved the way for other black players, and he received widespread acclaim for his social justice initiatives, earning him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rienforcement of Rickey's impact on baseball came after his death, which was honored by all the teams in the major leagues. In a statement regarding Rickey's contributions to baseball, the then-commissioner of baseball, Bowie Kuhn, acknowledged that baseball would always be indebted to Rickey's courage and vision. Rickey's influence on baseball will always be held in high regard, and he will always be remembered as someone who helped change the game for the better.
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Current items with a signature of Branch Rickey
These are the most current items with a signature of Branch Rickey that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Branch Rickey SIGNED AUTOGRAPH CHECK Brooklyn Dodgers ? | $342.37 |  |
Traded items with a signature of Branch Rickey
The most expensive item with a signature of Branch Rickey (Highest Graded Branch Rickey Single Signed Baseball PSA/DNA Graded 8 Overall!!!) was sold in March 2025 for $24,999.00 while the cheapest item (2023 Historic Autograph's 1918 End Great War #270 Branch Rickey 1102) found a new owner for $0.99 in July 2025. The month with the most items sold (10) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $603.75 for an autographed item of Branch Rickey. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2020 with $7,950.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was October 2023. In average, an autographed item from Branch Rickey is worth $388.88.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Branch Rickey were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
