judge Landis
Babe Ruth
Branch Rickey
Jackie robinson
Walter o'Malley
Bud Selig
jose Conseco
2007-06-22 06:28:23 · 37 answers · asked by Dodgerblue 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
For the good -
Walter O'Malley and Jackie Robinson. O'Malley for taking the risk of signing Jackie and although NY fans might not think so taking the game to California. As for Jackie, what more needs to be said, just a giant of a man.
For the worst - Bud Selig - a terrible commish, tie games, all-star game decides world series, Brewers to the NL....
2007-06-22 08:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by spalffy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson had the most impact in baseball history. I think this because if it wasnt for Branch Rickey than Jackie Robinson would have never been able to play major leagues and we would still have the racial barrier in MLB. Most of the great players that are playing the game today like Ryan Howard, Ken Griffey Jr. or Alfonso Soriano wouldnt be playing if Branch Rickey never had the courage to get Jackie Robinson into the major leagues. Jackie Robinson struggled throughout his career with people calling him bad names and disrespecting him but he didnt let that get in the way from his baseball playing. That is why I think Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson had the most impact in baseball history. GO YANKEES!!! =)
2007-06-22 07:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by BaSeBaLLChiCk247x0x 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will have to say three people.
Babe Ruth helped pump life back into a game that was just about on it's death bed after the White Sox scandal. His larger than life presence rejuvenated the game and brought fans back/out in record numbers.
Branch Rickey was essential to making baseball truly Americas pastime by letting Jackie Robinson play.
Jackie Robinson for taking all of the abuse he took to open the door for other Afro-Americans to eventually play in the majors.
All three played a major role in the game.
2007-06-22 06:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jackie Robinson
2007-06-22 07:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by Me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Branch Rickey.
For signing Robinson in the first place (without Rickey, Robinson might not have been on this list in the first place), for the farm system, for stats....
His may not be as recognizable a name as, say, Babe Ruth or Jackie Robinson, but I'm going with him as my answer for who had more of an impact on the history of the sport.
2007-06-22 06:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by ljb 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jackie Robinson hands down, a close second would be branch rickey for signing jackie.
2007-06-22 07:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by David B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I truly appreciate the contributions of Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson in breaking the color barrier, it is something that would have happened eventually with or without them. The Babe's impact is immeasrable.
2007-06-22 06:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by lurch38367 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey. Together they ensured that we would always see the best players on the field; not just the best white players.
2007-06-22 07:32:56 · answer #8 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the field - Jackie Robinson. Babe is a close second for ushering in the liveball era, but Jackie broke down the integration barrier. It's tough to top that.
Off the field - Marvin Miller. After 100 years of owners making big bucks off the backs of their "well paid slaves," or in some cases not-so-well paid, Miller became a unifying force who for the first time gave the players a voice.
2007-06-22 06:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by Craig S 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
In that list, Branch Rickey. He had the courage to bring Jackie Robinson to the majors.
2007-06-22 06:31:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋