Branch Rickey (1881-1965)

1. 1881, Dec. 20

   Born, Stockdale, Ohio

2. 1904

   B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio

3. 1905-1906

   Catcher, St. Louis Browns (American League)

4. 1906

   Married Jane Moulton (1882-1971)

5. 1907

   Catcher, New York Highlanders (American League)

6. 1909-1912

   Baseball coach, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

7. 1911

   J.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

8. 1913-1915

   Secretary and manager, St. Louis Browns (American League)

9. 1916

   Vice-president and business manager, St. Louis Browns (American League)

10. 1917-1919

    President, St. Louis Cardinals (National League)

11. 1919-1925

    Manager, St. Louis Cardinals (National League)

12. 1925-1942

    General manager, St. Louis Cardinals (National League)

13. 1942-1950

    President and general manager, Brooklyn Dodgers (National League)

14. 1950-1955

    Vice-president and general manager, Pittsburgh Pirates (National League)

15. 1955-1959

    Chairman of the board and director, Pittsburgh Pirates (National League)

16. 1957-1961

    Vice-chairman, President's Committee on Government Employment Policy

17. 1959-1962

    President, Continental League

18. 1962-1964

    Consultant, St. Louis Cardinals (National League)

19. 1965, Dec. 9

    Died, Columbia, Mo.