Robinson was disappointed at the turn of events and wrote a letter to Rickey , whom he considered a father figure . In it he said , `` Regardless of what happens to me in the future , it all can be placed on what you have done and , believe me , I appreciate it . '' Robinson was disappointed at the turn of events and wrote a sympathetic letter to Rickey , whom he considered a father figure , stating , `` Regardless of what happens to me in the future , it all can be placed on what you have done and , believe me , I appreciate it . ''