“Reclaimed: The Forgotten League,” a new podcast from ABC News, uncovers the stories of Black baseball players who were excluded from the major leagues and forced to create their own space. Host Vanessa Ivy Rose, granddaughter of Negro Leagues star Turkey Stearnes, takes us on a quest to shine a light on their hidden legacy. LISTEN to the first two episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
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I don't think Babe Ruth was black/mixed race. In spite of his facial features, both of his parents identified as white. But this isn't why I don't think he was black. His unabashed acceptance of black people, socializing with them off the field, dating black women, etc, is contrary to mixed race people of that time. He was called racial slurs, which he hated, but if he were mixed, he would have shunned the black community to avoid being considered one of them. It would be great, if he was. It would have been better, if he had become a team manager and integrated baseball much sooner. But I just don't think it is the case.
Toni Stone!!!!
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We’re they truly great players or just played the game?
Can we get a link to the podcast in the description or comment section? I’d love to hear it
Very cool!