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What movie and television projects has Branch Rickey been in?

Branch Rickey, the legendary baseball executive who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball by signing Jackie Robinson, has been portrayed in a number of films and television projects:

Films:

* The Jackie Robinson Story (1950): Played by Jack Warden, this film chronicles Robinson's early life and his breaking of the color barrier in baseball.

* 42 (2013): Played by Harrison Ford, this biographical film focuses on Jackie Robinson's first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

* The Sandlot (1993): Briefly mentioned, as the character "Smalls" is told that he is a descendant of Branch Rickey.

Television:

* The American Experience: Jackie Robinson (2003): Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this documentary includes footage of Rickey and his role in integrating baseball.

* The Great American Sports Stories: Jackie Robinson (2000): This documentary covers the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson and features archival footage of Rickey.

* Baseball: The Ninth Inning (2005): This documentary series includes footage of Rickey and his impact on baseball.

While Rickey himself never appeared on screen, his life and legacy have been explored in numerous films and television projects, highlighting his significant role in American history and the fight for equality.

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