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Johnny Ritchey's silent protest
The “Jackie Robinson of the Pacific Coast League” was prevented from leading San Diego’s American Legion team to a national championship against the home team in Albemarle, N.C.
The 1940 San Diego American Legion Post No. 6 team before the national championship series in Albemarle, N.C. Note the pose by Johnny Ritchey, second from left in the middle row. Bottom row, left to right, Bob Fitzpatrick, Wally Crisell, Dick Roxburgh and Coach Mike Morrow. Middle row, left to right, Bob O’Dell, Johnny Ritchey, Jim Warner, Ed Barr, Nelson Manuel and Johnny Garrett. Top row, left to right, Lou Ortiz, Billy Williams, Bob Usher, Sam Rosenthal, Ed Sanclemente and John Bradford. Courtesy photo: Perry Eury.
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tom
Last modified
2008-08-30 08:24 PM
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