The Negro Baseball Leagues - Chattin' With The Legends with Byron Motley

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A podcast featuring never-heard-before interviews with legendary stars of the Negro Baseball Leagues in celebration of the Centennial of the Negro Baseball Leagues. "All content of The Negro Baseball Leagues: Chattin' with the Legends podcast, is the property of YABBA BIRI Productions, Inc. Any rebroadcast, transcription, or retransmission without the express written consent of YABBA BIRI Productions Inc, is prohibited."

Byron Motley


    • Aug 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


    Latest episodes from The Negro Baseball Leagues - Chattin' With The Legends with Byron Motley

    Kansas City Monarchs Pitcher Henry "Pistol" (Hank) Mason chats about his days in Negro League baseball....and beyond!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 24:44


    With a cameo appearance by Buck O'Neil, KC Monarch pitcher Henry Mason recalls his career in the Negro Leagues including pitching a no-hitter!  Batter Up!

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    Round Table Talk with stars of the Negro Leagues: Connie Johnson, Slick Surratt, Ulysses Hollimon, Bob Motley, Henry Mason & Jesse Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 57:37


    This round table chat between Negro League players and this young generation of students is inspiring. Though having completely different backgrounds and experiences, these generations come together to share a passion for Negro League history! 

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    John "Buck" O'Neil - Reflecting on Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson and hanging out with some of the greatest musicians of the Negro League era.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 33:15


    Kansas City Monarchs player/manager John "Buck" O'Neil chats about hanging out with some of the greatest entertainers of the Negro League era including: Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Lena Horne, Moms Mabley and Charlie Parker.  Get a glimpse of a young Charlie Pride who played on the Memphis Red Sox team before becoming a Country Music legend!  Also great strories about Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.  Enjoy and PLAY BALL! 

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    Part 1 of Buck O'Neil Interview with Negro Baseball League Museum President Bob Kendrick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 33:32


    Part 1 of interview clips with legendary player/manager Buck O'Neil of the Kansas City Monarchs and the president of the Negro League Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick

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    Junius "Red" Gaten - The man who knew, worked for, and played with - the founder of the Negro Leagues, Andrew Rube Foster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 40:16


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    Female Players of the Negro Leagues - Featuring pitcher Mamie "Peanut" Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 26:39


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    The Negro Baseball Leagues featuring Newark Eagles pitcher Max Manning along with Belinda Manning & Pamela Irvin Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 26:35


    Interviews with former Negro League pitcher Max Manning (Newark Eagles), his daughter Belinda Manning and Pamela Irvin Fields daughter of Baseball Hall of Famer Monte Irvin.

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    Premiere broadcast featuring umpire Bob Motley and Indianapolis Clowns player Joe "Prince" Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 24:19


    Filmmaker/Historian Byron Motley hosts the premiere podcast episode of "The Negro Baseball Leagues - Chatting with the Legends". This podcast features interviews with former Negro League umpire Bob Motley (Byron's father) and Indianapolis Clowns standout player Joe "Prince" Henry.

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