Appeared on February 2, 2009
Who was the best or most influential executive in the history of “black baseball”? While people can rattle off the best Negro Leagues players and teams, most baseball fans would struggle to list the top executive. So as a tribute to those men and women, MLB.com explores the subject as part of its Black History Month coverage. Resick, who has studied leadership in baseball, saw a combination of factors that played a role in ensuring the viability of those franchises and black leagues. He pointed to work ethic, willingness to sacrifice for the greater good and strong organizational and communication skills as central characteristics of enlightened leadership.