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Posted By: Mike

Though no one can take away his accomplishments. They speak for themselves. I did read several times over the years, that Branch picked Jackie, as much for his demeanor, and personality, as he did for his athelic ability. According to a reliable source, there were better ball players than Jackie, in the negro Leagues, but Branch knew it required much more than that. And Jackie certainly proved him right. Can you imagine if Branch had brought up some super athlete with Bond's personality? The establishment would have said "See blacks don't belong in the bigs. Look at how they behave". Branch was a bright man it seems.