Which professional football team did Branch Rickey play for?
Shelby Blues
Canton Bulldogs
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears
Answer
Shelby Blues was the professional football team that Branch Rickey played for. Rickey was a versatile athlete who played both baseball and football. He was a standout running back for the Shelby Blues, a minor league team in the Ohio League.
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