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Which college did Branch Rickey coach football at?

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Ohio Wesleyan University was the college where Branch Rickey coached football. Rickey, who later became renowned for breaking baseball's color barrier, began his coaching career at the university in 1903. He led the team to a 12-2 record and a conference championship in his first season, establishing a foundation for a successful coaching tenure that spanned several years.
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