Branch Rickey Correspondence 1952-1955.

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Branch Rickey Correspondence 1952-1955.

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Correspondence between 1952 and 1955 primarily between Branch Rickey and Branch Rickey Jr. Most of this collection relates to player negotiations and drafting of Cuban players. There is a scouting report by Rickey Jr. on players from the Charleston Club, a dinner invitation from Frick to Rickey and a letter to Mrs. Rosey Rowswell from Rickey aftter Rosey's death. There is a 1952 contract between the Pittsburgh Club and the Republic of Cuba for training in 1953 to 1955.

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