I don't care if I was a ditch-digger at a dollar a day, I'd want to do my job better than the fellow next to me. I'd want to be the best at whatever I do.

In 1920 Rickey gave up the team presidency to the Cards' new majority owner Sam Breadon. [citation needed]


Return to college
Rickey attended the University of Michigan where he received his LL. "


Early life
Rickey was born in Stockdale Ohio the son of Jacob Frank Rickey and Emily Brown Rickey.

". His many achievements and deep Christian faith earned him the nickname "the Mahātmā. Returning to MLB in 1913 Rickey embarked on a successful managing and executive career.