Triple-A Pacific Coast League President Branch Rickey tells a story of his Grandfather, COACH Branch Rickey, arguing with a hotel clerk in 1903 about allowing his black player to register for a room.

O.S. Shorts - Branch Rickey's WHY

Officially Speaking brings an umpire's unique point of view to coaches, players and fans, as well as the everyday umpire working 8-12 games every weekend your assignor can squeeze out of you. Former Minor League turned college umpires Luke Hamilton &amp; Brian Hertzog (@LukeBrianTour) will take you around the world, talking with sports officials from all corners of the globe. From 6,900 feet up, overlooking beautiful Lake Hallstatt in Austria, to our unintentional around-the-world trip home after umpiring rubber baseball in Taipei, you'll find it here on the podcast as well as our YouTube Channel!

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Officially Speaking brings an umpire's unique point of view to coaches, players and fans, as well as the everyday umpire working 8-12 games every weekend your assignor can squeeze out of you. Former Minor League turned college umpires Luke Hamilton & Brian Hertzog (@LukeBrianTour) will take you around the world, talking with sports officials from all corners of the globe. From 6,900 feet up, overlooking beautiful Lake Hallstatt in Austria, to our unintentional around-the-world trip home after umpiring rubber baseball in Taipei, you'll find it here on the podcast as well as our YouTube Channel!

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