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Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball

Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball

FromCubs Talk Podcast


Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball

FromCubs Talk Podcast

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes every Friday of the month to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball.(0:53) - The legacy of black history and sports(5:47) - Should an athlete speak on social issues?(10:00) - Doug Glanville on his parents weren't comfortable with him playing baseball(14:20) - The diversity of baseball(17:00) - Black interest in baseball(23:00) - Current black baseball players still dealing with issues
Released:
Feb 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host David Kaplan and a rotating cast, bring insider perspective, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship.