Podcasts about Jackie Robinson

On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of America's first Black Naval Aviator, Jesse Leroy Brown. There's a movie dedicated to him called "Devotion," based on the book of the same name by our regular contributor, Adam Makos. The story is also about Thomas Hudner, who received the Medal of Honor for trying to Jesse's life. Here to tell the story is Jesse's granddaughter, Jessica Leroyce Knight Henry.  Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball lore and history is filled with many valuable players, and not all of them are the Hall of Famers you know. In The One Hundred Most Important Players in Baseball History (Artemesia Publishing, 2023) Lincoln A. Mitchell highlights the one hundred players who have had the biggest impact on baseball, popular culture, and history through their careers inside or outside of baseball. You'll find stories about famous players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, but also lesser known but deeply impactful baseball players like Curt Flood, Hal Chase, and Felipe Alou. For over 120 years baseball has been a deep part of American life as folk culture and big business, but for just as long it has also been central to race relations, labor issues, global conflicts, and the songs of Bob Dylan. These one hundred players have influenced not only America's pastime but the country as well. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Baseball lore and history is filled with many valuable players, and not all of them are the Hall of Famers you know. In The One Hundred Most Important Players in Baseball History (Artemesia Publishing, 2023) Lincoln A. Mitchell highlights the one hundred players who have had the biggest impact on baseball, popular culture, and history through their careers inside or outside of baseball. You'll find stories about famous players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, but also lesser known but deeply impactful baseball players like Curt Flood, Hal Chase, and Felipe Alou. For over 120 years baseball has been a deep part of American life as folk culture and big business, but for just as long it has also been central to race relations, labor issues, global conflicts, and the songs of Bob Dylan. These one hundred players have influenced not only America's pastime but the country as well. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Baseball lore and history is filled with many valuable players, and not all of them are the Hall of Famers you know. In The One Hundred Most Important Players in Baseball History (Artemesia Publishing, 2023) Lincoln A. Mitchell highlights the one hundred players who have had the biggest impact on baseball, popular culture, and history through their careers inside or outside of baseball. You'll find stories about famous players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, but also lesser known but deeply impactful baseball players like Curt Flood, Hal Chase, and Felipe Alou. For over 120 years baseball has been a deep part of American life as folk culture and big business, but for just as long it has also been central to race relations, labor issues, global conflicts, and the songs of Bob Dylan. These one hundred players have influenced not only America's pastime but the country as well. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Baseball lore and history is filled with many valuable players, and not all of them are the Hall of Famers you know. In The One Hundred Most Important Players in Baseball History (Artemesia Publishing, 2023) Lincoln A. Mitchell highlights the one hundred players who have had the biggest impact on baseball, popular culture, and history through their careers inside or outside of baseball. You'll find stories about famous players like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, but also lesser known but deeply impactful baseball players like Curt Flood, Hal Chase, and Felipe Alou. For over 120 years baseball has been a deep part of American life as folk culture and big business, but for just as long it has also been central to race relations, labor issues, global conflicts, and the songs of Bob Dylan. These one hundred players have influenced not only America's pastime but the country as well. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Welcome to the next episode of Sports Card Strategy Show (and Tell), a natural extension of our flagship show, but with a focus on your cards, questions, and ability to share the who, what, and why about your PC and flipping game. It's NFL season and today is the official kickoff to the 2023 NFL Season! Time to sell your NFL cards. To be a part of the show, email sonia@nooffseason.com. Show and Tell Submissions Today from our audience members include: Loni Conley Chad Guell Buckeye Dill Ohmyshoes Duke “Denny One Time” Dodson First up with Show and Tell submission is… Duke Dodson Traded a MJ sticker for the following cards: Lamar Jackson Justin Herber Contenders Optic Orange PSA Auto 10 Luka Doncicc Donruss Optic Blue Auto Tim Larson from Signs of the Times Collectables Tim shows off his storage until full of his collectable comic books, magazines, Star Wars action figures in original packaging and vintage signs. Vintage beer cans, sports cards and items in original packaging. Loni Conley - on eBay FFholsten Gridiron King - Justin Herbert, Burrow, Hurts. Flipping for a good profit. 1967 Full Set of the Monkees 1966 Full Set of Bat Laffs - Batman and The Joker Paid $450 in total for 333 card. Total in is $525. Picked up forty six, 1957 Topps Cards 1959 Ted Williams Fleer Set 1960 set of Topps Cards Vintage Billy Martin, Mays, Dick Williams, Reggie Smith, Lou Pinella, Frank Howard, Al Spangler, Jim Katt, 1954 Bowan, Richie Ashburn, Whitey Herzog, Don Drysdale, Ernie Banks, Sandy Kofax, Carl Yaz, 57' Hank Aaron, 1954 Jackie Robinson, Frank Robinson, Ted Williams 57' Topps #1. Paul Schmitz aka Buckeye Dill Pt 2 of a 26 card PSA submission. A mix of baseball and football. 2021 Select Justin Fields Die Cut Prizm PSA 9 2021 Silver Prizm Variation Devonta Smith PSA 9 2021 Donruss Optic Trevor Lawrence PSA 9 2021 Donruss Optic Fire Stefon Diggs PSA 9 2021 Bowman University Bryce Young Prospects Pink PSA 9 2021 Bowman University Bryce Young Prospects Pink Refractor PSA 10 2021 Bowman University Cj Stroud Chrome Prospects PSA 10 2021 Silver Prizm Josh Allen PSA 10 2021 Donruss Optic Holo Michah Parsons PSA 10 Chad “Dr. Crack” Guell Anfernee Simons Silver Prizm Allen Iverson Auto Jason Tatum Silver Concourse rookie prizm Jalen Brown Rookie Jalen Hurts Concourse Prizm rookie Lamar Jackson Prizm Joe Burrow Rookie PSA 10 Joe Burrow Silver Mosaic Prizm PSA 10 Joe Burrow Silver Field level PSA 10 Ja Morant Photo Variation Disco PSA 10 Jordan Poole PSA 10 Jordan Love Sliver Prizm Auto Rookie PSA 10 Tyrese Maxey Blue Retail PSA 10 Giannas Rookie PSA 10 Oh My Shoes, Jr Shoes, and Mrs. Shoes CSG 9 2021 Panini Illusions Justin Fields 2021 Prizm Break Justin Fields Rookie PSA 10 2021 Donruss Rated Rookie Trevor Lawarence 2021 Panini Prizm Kadarius Toney Purple Pulsar 2021 Select Premier Level Justin Fields 2018 Aaron Rodgers Gold Spectrum We'd love your questions and comments on this one.

Nobody doubts Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente are among the most important baseball players ever. But Dorothy Kamanshek? Dolf Luque? Masanori Murakami?  Author Lincoln Mitchell joins us to discuss how his selection of  important baseball players differs from other such lists — and why so many Giants make the cut. 

Encore! Encore! - This month we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the last year. This week, a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Raised in Anderson, South Carolina, Boseman graduated from Howard University after studying directing. His breakthrough role was Jackie Robinson in the 2013 film, 42. He also starred in Draft Day (2014) and Get on Up (2014). He appeared in the highest grossing franchise of all time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe - as superhero T'Challa, or Black Panther. Black Panther was the first big-budget movie with an almost all-Black cast. It became the first comic book and superhero film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and the first film in the MCU to win an Academy Award.  To find out more about this and past episodes' movies, including trivia and other fun facts, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod.  

Ready to shatter the illusion that you know everything about heart disease? Look no further; we're about to flip the script on lipid profiles and their vital role in maintaining heart health. Join us, Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Al Lopez, DO as we dive deep into the heart matters of some of the most famous personalities who met early demises due to cardiovascular diseases. Remember Jerry Garcia, Arthur Ashe, Hank Williams, and Jackie Robinson? They could've benefitted from advanced lipid profile testing. We also uncover the underestimated significance of knowing your family history.Our exploration doesn't stop there. We tear apart conventional wisdom on cholesterol and lipid profiles. You've always heard that an LDL level of 150 or below is atherogenic, right? Well, new evidence could suggest it be 100 or 125. Triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol, functional versus dysfunctional HDL - we're covering it all. Tune in to our hard-hitting discussions as we dissect these complex concepts that have profound implications in coronary catheterizations and preventive medicine. If heart health matters to you, you can't afford to miss this episode!Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical researchShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn Powered by ENCORE Research GroupMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

Named one of the most anticipated books of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Newsweek, Jonathan Eig's King, an ''intimate, multidimensional biography'' (The Boston Globe) of Martin Luther King Jr., offers a fresh and sweeping portrait of the civil rights icon. Eig's other acclaimed biographies include Ali: A Life, winner of the PEN America Literary Award; the bestseller Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig, winner of the Casey Award; and Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season. His book The Birth of the Pill will soon be staged as a play by Chicago's Timeline Theatre. A former senior writer for The Wall Street Journal, he has appeared on the Today show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and NPR's Fresh Air. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! (recorded 8/29/2023)

August 26thThe Mariners fall to the Royals‚ 7-3‚ despite Ichiro Suzuki's 200th hit of the season. With the HR‚ Suzuki becomes the 1st player to reach 200 hits in each of his 1st 4 ML seasons. A trend that would continue through the 2010 season. August 26, 1995, Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves ties a major league record by posting his 16th consecutive win on the road. Maddux earns a 7-2 win over his former team, the Chicago Cubs. Maddux will earn Cy Young Award honors after the season.Them Bums! A trio a Brooklyn dodger feats on this day:August 26, 1950, future Hall of Famer Roy Campanella of the Brooklyn Dodgers hits three consecutive home runs to spearhead his club to a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The hard-hitting catcher connects each time against Reds starter Ken Raffensberger.August 26, 1947, Dan Bankhead becomes the first black pitcher in major league history. The former Negro leagues star makes his first appearance with the Brooklyn Dodgers, who previously debuted Jackie Robinson on April 15. Bankhead becomes the first National League pitcher to homer in his first at-bat, but gives up eight runs and 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings.August 26, 1939, the first televised broadcast of a major league game takes place at Ebbets Field, where the Brooklyn Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds in a twinbill. Legendary announcer Red Barber broadcasts the game over W2XBS. The Dodgers take the first game 6-2, Hugh Casey got the victory and Dolph Camilli drives in 3 and hits first homerun. The Reds take the second 5-2.

How has Black Republicanism evolved throughout American history and what has (or hasn't) been done to attract Black voters to the party? Michael Steele speaks with Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and the author of the award-winning book, “The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power.” The pair discuss the transactional nature of Black Republicanism, celebrity endorsements by Black Republicans, Jackie Robinson and the notion of the "militant Black Republican."If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Leah @LeahRigueurFollow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3668522/advertisement

On this episode, a second look at Pamela Watts in-depth interview with a transgender teenager looking to become her true self. Then we revisit a story about surfers out on Little Compton who many say are performing miracles. Finally, we take another look at the history of Black Baseball, featuring the Providence Colored Giants who played integrated baseball before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier.

What does strength look like to you? Is it simply a display of power... or is there more to it than that? Jackie Robinson displayed the upside-down paradoxical strength that Jesus introduced to the world, and it changed Major League Baseball forever.

This is the twentieth installment in Eric's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, he observes the extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson and marvels. It takes a special man to do what he did. And in studying his life, actions, and attitude, we are beautifully reminded of the behavior of our King who endured great injury and yet took it with kindly grace. ------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

Lenny Wilkens scored 17,772 points as an NBA player, and won 1,332 regular season games as an NBA coach. He has two gold medals, and he's in the Basketball Hall of Fame three times. And still, he reminds you... his first love was baseball. Hear the story of young Lenny Wilkens watching Jackie Robinson's rookie season from the Ebbets Field bleachers in 1947, and the firsthand accounts of how he changed America. Hear Lenny's accounts of playing stickball with Willie Mays, and what roles the first wave of Black stars in the Major Leagues had in the community. The Civil Rights movement, the Dream Team, the incredible stories of a 45-year Hall of Fame career and the man who lived it - all with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezTo support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.comVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.comSee and Support the Dream of the NEW Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Pitch for the Future

David speaks with Jason Koonce, Owner of the One Team International Agency (OTIA). They talk about collecting, the addicting nature of winning in poker and business, and ensuring you have the right timing. Jason speaks about his emotional drive around his success and the role of his mother in discovering his entrepreneurial spirit. They touch on the role of the Internet in the authentication of collectibles and the selling of rare and desirable items. They conclude by speaking about how the market downturns are the best times to make money, Jason's family, Jackie Robinson, and Roberto Clemente.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode I explain why being number 1 can be a blessing and curse. Follow Us on Social Media:  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@Uncle_Pooche901  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@queenamandab_⁠ The Aunt's Show: ⁠Apprehensive Tendencies Podcast ⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@Uncle_Poochie901  ⁠⁠⁠ My Comedy Special: ⁠⁠⁠ The Aunt Luva Vol. 1⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/6ftunderpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/6ftunderpodcast/support

A simple baseball in my hands is worth about $5. A baseball in Jackie Robinson‘s hands is worth $5 million.A football in my hands is worth about $10. A football in Tom Brady's hands is worth about $10 million.Some bread and fish in my hands can feed one person a lunch. The same bread and fish in Jesus's hands can feed 5,000 people. A few nails in my hand could maybe build a birdhouse. The same nails in Jesus's hands can forgive the sins of the entire world.Jesus holds the stars in his hands. If you're stressed and worried about anything, put it in His hands. He can handle it.https://www.futureandhope.org/

Philip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women's Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBLJoe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean FautArthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler's thesis amongst other AAGPBL playersPeppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.Petition Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame to have AAGBPL – Fall of 1988 HOF launches AAGBPLDocumentary of league –  Kelly Candaele & Kim Wilson  “A League of Their Own” PBS documentary Penny Marshall, Yankees fan, directs a “A League Of Their Own” movie – highest grossing baseball movie in history.Movie inspires many - Little League allowing young girls to play baseballFormer AAGPBL Sue Zipay, is starting a new League of Their Own with tournament in Sarasota, Nov. 17th – 19thFall 1942, US War Department notifies major league baseball owners that in 1943 there may not be a baseball season due to man power needed for the war. Wrigley responds to War Dept news & creates the AAGPBLLeague moves to overhand pitching in 1948 Tampa Baseball Museum Shu-Shu Wirth – Ybor native makes it to the AAGPBL – South Bend Blue SoxShu-Shu bridged the language gap between Cuban players & AAGBPL ManagersPlayers for teams were selected at a league level prior to each seasonLoaning players to other teamsDodgers Spring Training in 1947 moves to Havana Cuba as they brought Jackie Robinson onto the teamBranch Rickey was one of 3 trustees to begin the AAGBPL and set it up as a non-profit leagueCuban promoter had developed girls teams in HavanaAAGBPL were drawing 15,000+ crowds for their Havana gamesShortstop Shu-Shu Wirth spoke Spanish & helped communicate with players & coachesExhibition games a good tool for scouting & recruiting new players on the road. Ruth Davis, bat girl for the Blue Sox, shares impact of AAGPBL on how the women in the league broadened her horizons for careers as she watched players succeed off-field.Merrie's visit to Cooperstown and the AAGPBL Reunion in Syracuse, New YorkPost League many players continued as athletes in other professional sports including tennis,  golf & professional bowling. Jean Faut became a successful professional bowlerMerrie's book   “The Origins & History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League”   All-American Women's Baseball Classic in Sarasota - November 17 – 19, 2023 https://americangirlsbaseball.org/all-american-womans-baseball-classic/ Past Tournament Video HighlightsBaseballBiz On Deck is at www.baseballbizondeck.com & on iheartradio, Apple & Google podcastsTwitter: @TheBaseballBiz Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" 

When they speak, we listen. Former Negro Leaguers Sam Allen and Pedro Sierra join Bob Kendrick at All-Star Week in Seattle to tell their stories of triumph over adversity, in front of a live audience. Hear stories of long bus rides and hot beef stew while Sam Allen traveled with the Memphis Red Sox. Hear Pedro Sierra's first reactions to prejudice in the United States, after leaving his native Cuba to play in the Negro Leagues. Hear about former Negro-Leaguer-turned-Country-Music icon Charley Pride, Dapper Dizzy Dismukes, Ted Rasberry, and a skinny Indianapolis Clown named Henry Aaron. And hear firsthand, how Jackie Robinson changed two lives forever in 1947. Do not miss this very special conversation, with two of the last remaining storytellers of an unforgettable generation. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezTo support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.comVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.comSee and Support the Dream of the NEW Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Pitch for the Future

Director and editor Sam Pollard talks about The League, his film about the owners, players and patrons of Negro League baseball from the turn of the century until its success proved its undoing in the 1960s.

We follow up the last few week's ideas on significance in quotes by Oprah Winfrey, Michael Josephson, Ken Blanchard, Jackie Robinson, Nelson Mandela, Sean Michael Norris, and John Maxwell with three new quotes on significance.These quotes talk about a few concepts: where significance comes from, the impact that we have on others, even when we aren't necessarily thinking about it, and the power and importance of caring for others.These quotes also help expand on the concepts of significance that I have been discussing as I build the SlamDunk Significance program that I told you about a couple of months ago. You can check out my new SlamDunk Significance program at slamdunksignificance.com.For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

You can watch great stories on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAcJXbsyzcE In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Featuring nearly fifty iconic oil paintings and a dramatic double-page fold-out, an award-winning narrative, a gorgeous design and rich backmatter, We Are the Ship is a sumptuous, oversize volume for all ages that no baseball fan should be without. Using an inviting first-person voice, Kadir Nelson shares the engaging story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its evolution, until after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners, of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship, of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/support

As sports fans, we will never forget that Michael Jordan wore the number 23. Or that Jackie Robinson wore the number 42. For LSU fans, however, we will never forget who wears the storied numbers 7 and 18. Each jersey number represents something different: number 18 goes to the best leader in the locker room while number 7 goes to the biggest playmaker. Regardless, it is an honor for any Tiger to be given those numbers. But who on the 2023 squad has earned the right to carry on such a valued and storied LSU tradition? Plus, the number 7 has been worn by some of the greatest LSU Tigers of all time: Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu, and Leonard Fournette. Each of those three made a massive impact on the program and continued their success at the highest level of the sport in the NFL. But as of late, a few players wearing that number have fallen short of expectations. Is the classic number 7 cursed?! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can watch great stories on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAcJXbsyzcE  In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Featuring nearly fifty iconic oil paintings and a dramatic double-page fold-out, an award-winning narrative, a gorgeous design and rich backmatter, We Are the Ship is a sumptuous, oversize volume for all ages that no baseball fan should be without. Using an inviting first-person voice, Kadir Nelson shares the engaging story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its evolution, until after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners, of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship, of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/support

"You need to know your past. You need to understand the trials and tribulations that, not only Jackie Robinson went through, but this is U.S. history. It's not just baseball history."   Hall of Famer Derek Jeter sits down with Bob Kendrick for an exclusive one-on-one session, discussing everything from his first steps on a baseball field to the importance of Negro Leagues history, and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Hear The Captain discuss his first meetings with Buck O'Neil, his first steps through the museum, his enshrinement in both the Hall of Fame and Monument Park, his reverence for Dave Winfield, and so much more throughout twenty years in the big leagues. Hear why Derek is so proud of his post-playing career as an executive with the Marlins, and why the game NEEDS more disruptors in front offices. Hear all about Derek's work with his foundation, his lessons from his father, and his struggles on a basketball court. Plus, don't miss an in-depth discussion on bringing Black participation back to baseball at all levels. And so much more.  Learn more about the Turn 2 Foundation - Turn 2Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezTo support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.comVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.comSee and Support the Dream of the NEW Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Pitch for the Future

We are thrilled to converse with the legendary Bruce Merrin today!  Bruce is the mastermind behind the renowned Celebrity Speakers Bureau and has been a driving force in shaping the entertainment industry for over fifty years! With an unparalleled ability to spot talent and bring together remarkable individuals, he has curated a legacy that has left an indelible mark on Hollywood. From the quick-witted banter of Johnny Carson to the heartfelt charm exuded by Michael Landon, and from the unmatched charisma of Muhammad Ali to his mesmerizing encounter with the iconic Elvis Presley, Bruce has had the privilege of experiencing captivating stories from the forefront of the industry. Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey through the glitz, glamor, and untold secrets of the stars through the eyes of the man who made it his mission to bring their voice to the world! Where it all started for Bruce It all began fifty years ago with his first celebrity client, the iconic Michael Landon! In a lunch meeting, Michael shared his excitement about a new show he was working on called Little House on the Prairie. Bruce immediately took Michael to appear on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, who happened to adore him! After the show, Johnny invited Bruce and Michael to his lavish Malibu home for dinner and proposed a life-changing idea. He suggested that Bruce start a celebrity speakers bureau, with Johnny as the first client. Bruce agreed, and Michael Landon declared himself the second client! The next day, Ed McMahon reached out to Bruce to express his desire to join the bureau.  The Influence of His Mother  Bruce credits his beloved mother for the incredible opportunities and successes he experienced throughout his career. From encouraging him to pursue journalism classes in high school to suggesting he apply to UCLA's prestigious film school, his mother played a pivotal role in shaping his path. Her guidance led him to secure a job at MGM Studios, where he worked in the renowned Thalberg building. Bruce's Mother  As a pioneer in public relations, Bruce's mother operated a successful Hollywood-based entertainment PR firm. She recognized Bruce's talents and potential and made him an enticing offer to join her at General Service Movie Studios, where she continued teaching him the intricacies of the PR business. In the three years Bruce worked with his mother, he gained invaluable knowledge and experience, particularly in handling high-profile authors.   Simon and Schuster Securing the account of Simon and Schuster, the world's largest publisher, was a remarkable achievement because it allowed Bruce and his mother to handle the monthly PR for all their top authors. A Remarkable Invitation Within his first week at MGM, Bruce received a remarkable invitation from the president himself- a lunch meeting with Elvis Presley! That encounter marked the beginning of Bruce's involvement in handling the publicity for Elvis's film, Elvis on Tour, which cemented his connection with the legendary performer. Elvis Presley  Elvis, known for his humility, treated everyone with kindness and generosity, whether they were part of the film crew or fellow performers. Bruce was privileged to work with Elvis on multiple films and witnessed the star's genuine thoughtfulness. After completing a movie, Elvis would gift extravagant presents to the entire staff, including directors, producers, grips, and sound technicians! Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson left indelible marks on Bruce, not only for their athletic achievements but also for their resilience and powerful messages. Bruce had had meaningful exchanges with both of them about addressing racism and its ugly consequences. Ali and Robinson exemplified strength and integrity in their respective fields and left lasting impressions on Bruce's life and career. Scott Carpenter's Troubled Appearance   Bruce had a notable incident involving Scott Carpenter, one of the original seven astronauts, whom he had booked for a speaking engagement in Orlando. Scott arrived intoxicated, leaving the event organizers in a difficult situation. In spite of the embarrassment, Bruce still considered Scott's well-being and urged him to seek help for his alcoholism. Scott later addressed his struggles in a book and found a path to recovery.  Custom-Tailoring Celebrity Talks  When booking celebrities, Bruce connects them with certified meeting planners to discuss the event's theme, demographics, and audience. That allows the celebrities to craft talks that will resonate with the attendees on a deeper level. Randy Otto  Randy Otto has a deep understanding of Churchill's persona. That, combined with his dedication to studying and embodying the iconic figure, allows him to deliver impactful speeches that provide insights into managing businesses effectively. Bruce emphasizes the power of well-crafted impersonations and personalized talks in captivating audiences and making a lasting impression.  Negotiating Terms  When negotiating with celebrities, Bruce emphasizes the importance of being clear about the keynote fee and establishing additional activities, such as roundtables or photo sessions, as part of the overall agreement.  Bruce's Advice for Negotiating Celebrity Bookings  Bruce highlights the importance of setting clear expectations when booking celebrities and negotiating their terms. By establishing a comprehensive agreement upfront, event planners will ensure a smooth and satisfactory experience for all parties involved.  Bio: Bruce Merrin I was born in Louisville, KY, and my client Muhammad Ali loved that! We talked about that a lot! I graduated from Grant High School in San Fernando Valley, CA, and my best friends were Tom Selleck, Mickey Dolenz (The Monkees), Mike Curb (Curb Records Nashville), Mike Post (12 number-one hits to TV series like Hill St. Blues and Law and Order), John Washbrook (TV star of My friend Flicka). My girlfriend at Grant was Cheryl from The Mouseketeers Show, with gorgeous blonde hair and blue eyes. I graduated from the legendary UCLA Film School.  While I was there, I starred in the Broadway hit play Tea and Sympathy. I had the lead role. Unforgettable experience! My acting teacher recommended only me to audition for Hollywood Squares. I got on the show and won the Secret Square with Paul Lynde, with tens of thousands of dollars in prizes! My mom suggested after graduating from UCLA that I apply for a job at MGM Studios. I got a gem job working in the Thalberg Building. My first client was Elvis in his film, Elvis on Tour. I had a memorable lunch with Elvis in the commissary and told him "We are going to get along great...we are both MAMA's BOYS!" I then joined my beloved mom's historic entertainment PR Firm at General Service Studios in Hollywood. Mom was one of only two women who had Hollywood PR firms. For three years, she taught me the PR business. I owe everything to my Mom! During the first week working for Mom, I walk into the office and Oscar Academy Award winner Joan Crawford is seated at moms desk! Joan gets up, hugs me, and says, “Your mom is the BEST PR exec that has ever represented me!”. George Burns was our next-door office member at the movie studio. Many movies and hit TV series were shot there. One day Mom told me that Michael Landon was shooting a film. I got entrance into the stage set, met Michael, and gave him my business card. He became my first PR client.  Working with mom, Simon & Schuster was our client. Every month, we had a number one S&S author. We set national tours for them. It was an invaluable experience! Mom taught me how to handle entertainment PR. Invaluable! After three years, I launched my own PR Firm. My first two entertainment clients were Michael Landon and Johnny Carson. My first two sports star clients were Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. You have heard the Johnny Carson story. After booking Michael Landon on the Carson show, Johnny invited us to dinner at his Malibu home. Johnny toasted us with Cabernet Sauvignon and told me to start a Celebrity Speakers Bureau. Johnny said he would be my first client. Michael then chimed in, and Ed McMahon called me the next day. So, Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers & Ent was launched FIFTY YEARS ago! 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Today, in the midst of one of the hottest summer's on record, we revisit our interview with Sharlee Jeter, President of the Turn 2 Foundation, a non-profit established by her brother, baseball legend Derek Jeter, and their father, Dr. Charles Jeter, to motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and "Turn 2" healthy lifestyles. They provide help for youth to reach their full potential by creating and supporting initiatives that promote leadership development, academic achievement, positive behavior, healthy lifestyles and social change. She also serves as vice president of strategy & development for Jeter Ventures, which encompasses Derek's full portfolio of business operations. She is the co-author with Dr. Sampson Davis of the powerful book, The Stuff: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar and Succeed . It was inspired by the authors' own personal challenges and is intended to inspire readers to recognize their own strength and potential to succeed. Sharlee received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Spelman College. She resides in New Jersey with her son, Jalen. ALSO:Congratulations to #Turn2 President Sharlee Jeter for being honored by One Hundred Black Men during its 60th Anniversary Gala. Recognized for her commitment to creating positive change, Sharlee received the Jackie Robinson and Community Impact Award. Held at Lincoln Center, the special event celebrated One Hundred Black Men's 60-year legacy and profound impact on the Black community.Story Key Notes:

We follow up the last few week's ideas on significance in quotes by Oprah Winfrey, Michael Josephson, Ken Blanchard, Jackie Robinson, and Nelson Mandela wit two more quotes. These two are by Sean Michael Norris and, once again, John Maxwell.Each of these quotes talks about the importance of focusing on significance each day. The Norris quote has a unique approach to the concept, while the Maxwell quote is exactly what you would expect from Maxwell—something that is spot-on if we want to bring value to others..Both quotes also continue to expand on the concepts of significance that I have been discussing as I build the SlamDunk Significance program that I told you about a few weeks ago. You can check out my new SlamDunk Significance program at slamdunksignificance.com.For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

July 23 Baseball History DailyHappy Birthday - Pee Wee Reese Against all odds, Pee Wee Reese earned an opportunity to play professional baseball, start for the Dodgers, play in several World Series, and be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. He did the little things that helped his teams win: bunt the runner over, go from first to third on a base hit, or range into the hole for a grounder. He was the best shortstop in the National League in the late 1940s and into the 1950s.Pee Wee Reese got his nickname as a young champion marble shooter; a “pee wee” is a type of marble. A Kentucky native, he earned the monicker The Little Colonel as the star shortstop on the Louisville Colonels (American Association). After his arrival in Brooklyn, he was named captain of the Dodgers, and many called him The Captain. The title was well earned, as he was the leader of Dodger teams that won seven pennants in the 1940s and 1950s. When Jackie Robinson arrived in Brooklyn amid enormous pressures and player resentment, it was Reese who set the example of acceptance, putting his arm around Robinson's shoulder on the field, showing the world he was Robinson's teammate and friend.Inducted as Player in 1984. (Voted by Veteran's Committee)Todays debut - John Smoltz On July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson, Bob Feller, Bill McKechnie, and Edd Roush are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Robinson, the first black player to participate in major league ball during the 20th century, also becomes the first African-American elected to the shrine.In 1925, Yankees legend Lou Gehrig hit the first of his major league record 23 career grand slams in New York's win over the Senators.In 2002, Nomar Garciaparra celebrated his birthday in grand style. As he turned 29, Boston's beloved shortstop hit three homers in the span of 2 innings as Boston crushed the Rays 22-4. By the time he blew out the candles, Nomar became the 26th player to hit five home runs in two games.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysTrivia is provided by -Horseshide TriviaMentioned in this episode:Join us!Join our weekly news letter, member community and family of Podcasts @ members.thisdayinbaseball.com

On July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson, Bob Feller, Bill McKechnie, and Edd Roush are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Robinson, the first black player to participate in major league ball during the 20th century, also becomes the first African-American elected to the shrine.Jackie Robinson burst onto the scene in 1947, breaking baseball's color barrier and bringing the Negro leagues' electrifying style of play to the Majors. He quickly became baseball's top drawing card and a symbol of hope to millions of Americans. With Robinson as the catalyst, the Dodgers won six pennants in his 10 seasons. He dominated games on the basepaths, stealing home 19 times while riling opposing pitchers with his daring baserunning style. Robinson was named National League MVP in 1949, leading the loop in hitting (.342) and steals (37), while knocking in 124 runs.Bob Feller's blazing fastball set the standard against which all of his successors have been judged. Rapid Robert spent his entire 18-year career with Cleveland, amassing 266 victories and 2,581 strikeouts, while leading the league in strikeouts seven times. He missed nearly four full seasons in his prime serving his country during World War II, for which he was decorated with five campaign ribbons studded with eight battle stars. Fresh from high school, Feller struck out 17 Athletics in 1936. The fireballer authored three no-hitters and 12 one-hitters while winning 20 or more games six times.

The 2023 Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement award winner, Carl Erskine, joins Talkin' Baseball to talk about growing up in Indiana, his connection to Jackie Robinson and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2023 Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement award winner, Carl Erskine, joins Talkin' Baseball to talk about growing up in Indiana, his connection to Jackie Robinson and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays Birthday - Johnny Evers. Evers was a 3X World Series Champion and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1946. Todays Debut - Pumpsie Green, who went on a famous walkabout in 1962. Trivia - Johnny Evans - HOF Umpire called him a shortstop behind the plate . . . July 21, 1988, the New York Yankees make the infamous “Ken Phelps Trade” with the Seattle Mariners. The Yankees acquire the veteran first baseman/DH for promising outfield prospect Jay Buhner. Phelps will remain with the Yankees for parts of only two seasons, while Buhner will emerge as a star, reaching the 40-home run mark in 1995, '96, and '97. Even Seinfeld questioned this trade . . . July 21, 1970, San Diego Padres manager Preston Gomez lifts starter Clay Kirby for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning, even though the right-hander has a no-hitter in progress. With the Padres trailing 1-0, Gomez decides to play for the win instead of letting Kirby finish. The Padres eventually lose both the game and the no-hitter. Gomez would repeat the mistake in 1974 as well. July 21, 1969, Major League Baseball celebrates the national pastime's centennial anniversary with a gala banquet at the All-Star Game. The festivities include the announcement of an all-time team. Hall of Famer Babe Ruth is voted the "Greatest All-Time Player." Another Hall of Famer, Joe DiMaggio, is selected the "Greatest Living Player."July 21, 1959, the Boston Red Sox become the last team to debut a black player when Elijah “Pumpsie” Green appears in a game as a pinch-runner and shortstop. Green's debut with Boston comes 12 years after Jackie Robinson's historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.This Day In Baseball - This day in baseball, provides information about what happened on specific day, career highlights. Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn SaysThis Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out. Trivia is provided by -Horseshide Trivia

The League is a feature-length documentary, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard, and executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. The film recounts the dramatic rise and fall of the Negro Leagues – providing a lens on the dazzling parallel world of Black baseball which was created by African Americans during the Jim Crow years. The League reveals the true story of Black baseball is far more complex and intriguing than the commonly accepted narrative of Jackie Robinson's triumphant rise. We learn that the integration of the national pastime – while a moral necessity – came at a cost, in that it led to the demise of a revered and consequential Black institution, the Negro Leagues. In this episode, Sam Pollard joins us to discuss how the film was conceptualized, and the efforts to gather footage. He also talked about the unique balance between recreating certain moments and making sure the movie flows when resources are so limited. He also spoke about his involvement with Spike Lee, including his work on the 1992 film Jungle Fever and the 1996 film Girl 6, which feature extraordinary soundtracks by music legends Stevie Wonder and Prince. The conversation does divert to a short Prince conversation towards the end. The League can be found on Amazon, Apple, or wherever digital downloads are available.

We follow up the last couple of week's ideas on significance in quotes by Oprah Winfrey, Michael Josephson, and Ken Blanchard with two more quotes today—one by Jackie Robinson and one by Nelson Mandela.Each of these quotes gets at the heart of what a true life of significance deals with—the impact that one has on other people. When you consider the two men who said these quotes, they are even more powerful, for these two men were two of the most impactful people our world has ever known.Both quotes also continue to expand on the concepts of success and significance that I have been discussing as I build the SlamDunk Significance program that I told you about a few weeks ago. You can check out my new SlamDunk Significance program at slamdunksignificance.com.For more information to help you on your road to becoming your best, check us out at SlamDunkSuccess.com or email me at scott@slamdunksuccess.com.As always, our background music is "Dance in the Sun" by Krisztian Vass.

Today we attempt to understand the recent TikTok trend of NPC streamers. If you don't know what that is, it's as weird as it sounds and probably a sexual fetish. The Island Boys went viral for making out with each other so obviously an OnlyFans video is on the way. A rad Italian judge ruled you can grope people and it's not assault as long as it's under 10 seconds, which might be the most Italian ruling of all time. The black and blue/gold and white dress viral sensation that went viral on Twitter is back in the news because the man behind the dress tried to strangle his wife.  If you enjoyed the show, please Like & Subscribe to our channel and share the links. This show can be found @hiddeninplainsightradio on Instagram and @thehiddenpod on Twitter. iTunes Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-in-plain-sight/id1488538144?i=1000459997594 Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zsntvl63Do7m9gNTD8Za2?si=MczvbuMlRuCbmWChclVUZA YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNRejWJs0hn8pefj5FiE7ZQ Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/c/c-389525 If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hiddeninplainsightpod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiddeninplainsightradio/message

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI), and executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (Oscar-winning SUMMER OF SOUL), Tariq Trotter (DESCENDANT), and produced by RadicalMedia , THE LEAGUE celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century. The story is told through previously unearthed archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with legendary players like Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil – whose early careers paved the way for the Jackie Robinson era – as well as celebrated Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron who started out in the Negro Leagues. From entrepreneurial titans Cumberland Posey and Gus Greenlee, whose intense rivalry fueled the rise of two of the best baseball teams ever to play the game, to Effa Manley, the activist owner of the Newark Eagles and the only woman ever admitted to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, THE LEAGUE explores Black baseball as an economic and social pillar of Black communities and a stage for some of the greatest athletes to ever play the game, while also examining the unintended consequences of integration. Director Sam Pollard (Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power, Citizen Ashe, Tiger) joins us for a conversation on the multi-layered history of the Black ballplayer's quest for inclusion, compensation and respect. The story begins in 1890's Jim Crow laws forcing out the few Black players already playing with white players in the nascent professional leagues and culminates with the signing of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson to a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers and soon after Larry Dolby to a contract with the American League's Cleveland Indians.

aul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments of the legends of our time. Today's episode is about the legendary Jackie Robinson. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

aul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments of the legends of our time. Today's episode is about the legendary Jackie Robinson. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

On July 12, 1996, longtime Minnesota Twins star and future Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett announces his retirement due to glaucoma in his right eye. Over a 12-year career, the popular Puckett batted .318 with 207 home runs and 1,085 RBIs. He also helped the Twins to World Championships in 1987 and 1991.On July 12, 1979, the Chicago White Sox stage "Disco Demolition Night" at Comiskey Park. After the Sox lose the first game to the Detroit Tigers, 4-1, thousands of fans run onto the field. After a delay of more than an hour, the umpires rule the field unplayable, causing the ChiSox to forfeit the second game.On July 12, 1949, Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians and Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, and Don Newcombe of the Brooklyn Dodgers become the first African Americans to play in an All-Star Game. The four black stars appear in the historic game at Ebbets Field, where the American League defeats the National League, 11-7.On July 12, 1921, Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hits his 137th career home run, moving past fellow Hall of Famer Roger Connor on the all-time list. Connor hit 136 home runs during his career-all during the 19th century.On July 12, 1901, future Hall of Famer Cy Young of the Boston Beaneaters records the 300th win of his career. Young defeats the Philadelphia Aís, 5-3. Young will win 211 more games, for a total of 511, the most in major league history.

Vividly written and exhaustively researched, Jonathan Eig's King: A Life is the first major biography in decades of the civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. — and the first to include recently declassified FBI files. In this revelatory new portrait of the preacher and activist who shook the world, the bestselling biographer gives us an intimate view of the courageous and often emotionally troubled human being who demanded peaceful protest for his movement but was rarely at peace with himself. He casts fresh light on the King family's origins as well as MLK's complex relationships with his wife, father, and fellow activists. King reveals a minister wrestling with his own human frailties and dark moods, a citizen hunted by his own government, and a man determined to fight for justice even if it proved to be a fight to the death. As he follows MLK from the classroom to the pulpit to the streets of Birmingham, Selma, and Memphis, Eig dramatically re-creates the journey of a man who recast American race relations and became our only modern-day founding father — as well as the nation's most mourned martyr. Shermer and Eig discuss: how to write biography • the history of the King family going back to slavery, Jim Crow, etc. • the influence of King Sr. on Martin's intellectual and emotional development and the Ebenezer Baptist Church • King's early experience with racism in the south • King's religious beliefs and the influence of his faith on his civil rights activism • the influence of Gandhi and Reinhold Niebuhr on King's strategic activism and deep belief in nonviolence • King's politics • Malcolm X • Native Americans • gay rights • accusations of plagiarism, and more… Jonathan Eig is a former senior writer for the Wall Street Journal. He is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Ali: A Life; Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig; and Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season. Ken Burns calls him “a master storyteller,” and Eig's books have been listed among the best of the year by the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Sports Illustrated, and Slate. He lives in Chicago with his wife and children.

Bakari Sellers is joined by filmmaker Sam Pollard to discuss the appeal of documentary films (3:13), his new doc 'The League' (6:37), and the ways that Jackie Robinson's integration into the MLB spelled the end of the Negro Leagues (18:06). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Sam Pollard Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball and jazz are two uniquely American art forms that have a long and intertwined history. Baseball was also one of the first sports to be integrated, with Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in 1947. Jazz emerged from the African American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th century. The music quickly spread to other parts of the country, and by the early 20th century, jazz was a major force in American culture. This podcast celebrates baseball through jazz music inspired by America's Pastime, baseball.   Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album Mabel Scott ~ Baseball Boogie ~ Baseball - A Film By Ken Burns Carla Bley ~ Baseball ~ 4 X 4 The Modern Jazz Quartet ~ Baseball ~ Live At the Lighthouse Vince Guaraldi Trio ~ Baseball Theme ~ A Boy Named Charlie Brown (Original 1969 Movie Soundtrack) Miles Davis ~ Two Bass Hit ~ Milestones George Carlin ~ Baseball and Football ~ Carlin on Campus Nina Simone ~ Baseball Boogie ~ A Single Woman Count Basie ~ Did You Ever See Jackie Robinson Hit That Ball? ~ The Count Basie Story Dexter Gordon ~ Home Run ~ The Resurgence of Dexter Gordon The Treniers ~ Say Hey (The Willie Mays Song) ~ Baseball - A Film By Ken Burns Les Brown and His Orchestra ~ Joltin' Joe DiMaggio ~ Baseball - A Film By Ken Burns Simon & Garfunkel ~ Mrs. Robinson ~ Bookends Joey DeFrancesco ~ Take Me out to the Ballgame ~ Joey D!

In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes reacted to Northwestern suspending football coach Pat Fitzgerald for two weeks following an investigation into alleged hazing within the program. The guys then explained why the Cubs are dealing with the results of deciding to "live in the margins." Later during the High Noon segment, Bernstein and Holmes reacted to MLB not allowing the Guardians to have their players wear No. 14 in honor of Larry Doby, who debuted as the first Black player in the American League just months after Jackie Robinson broke league's color barrier with the Dodgers in 1947.

Baseball hero and color barrier-breaker Jackie Robinson once said, "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." As coaches, we make impacts on others' lives every day, sometimes in large ways and at other times in very low-key ways. This year I have had one standout opportunity to do so. When Nate, a young man I coached, was in need of a place to live when he would turn 18 years old in March, I didn't hesitate to jump in to help. The original plan was to find a temporary home until he would enter the Army in July. But an unexpected turn of events led to me offering Nate a room in my basement, which would be a safe and more positive place for him to spend the next 3½ months. From there we got him back on his school's track team so he could finish his senior year on a positive note. He overcame being born with fetal alcohol syndrome by graduating from high school, which is achieved by only a small percentage of those who start life with it. Nate impacted me profoundly as well as I have never been a "father" before, and he taught me a lot about patience, dedication, and how to better understand how the brain of someone of his generation works. It was a challenge to be his chauffeur, stay on my toes with his changing plans, and do my best to ensure that he would have the greatest possible chance to succeed in his future military life and beyond. But despite the setback I incurred from helping him, it was all well worth it, and I don't regret for a second helping out this young man. Best of luck to Nate, who is now entering Army basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.This experience also made me realize something. I have coached for more than three decades and have had so many interesting, unpredictable, and entertaining episodes occur that I would like to share with others. So I have begun writing these stories that I'll add to a blog that will someday become a book I've wanted to write. I'll share the blog address once I have figured out how to set one up!Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

In 1929, at the Polo Grounds, the New York Giants become the first team to use a public address system.1947 - Larry Doby becomes the first black to appear in the American League. Striking out as a pinch hitter in an Indian 6 - 5 loss to the White Sox, the 22-year old and The former Newark Eagles standout will play in the major leagues for 13 years, amassing 1,515 hits, just three less than Jackie Robinson.1951 - At Ebbets Field, After sweeping the Giants in the 3-game series, Dodger manager Chuck Dressen declares, "We knocked 'em out. They won't bother us anymore." The Dodgers now lead the Giants by 7 1/2 games but will be surpassed by season's end when Bobby Thompson hits his historic homerun. Also on this day in 1951 future Hall of Famer, Rich "Goose" Gossage is born in Colorado Springs, CO.2002: Baseball legend Ted Williams, considered by many the greatest hitter in the history of the game, dies of cardiac arrest at the age of 83. The first-ballot Hall of Famer, who was a lifetime .344 hitter, won the Most Valuable Player Award and the Triple Crown twice, led the American League in batting six times, and hit .406 in 1941 during his 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox. Williams was also a vetrain of two wars servering as a pilot for the United States Marines.Historical Recap performed by:Robyn Newton from - Robyn Says This Day In Baseball is Sponsored by - www.vintagebaseballreflections.com - Join the membership today and listen to 50 years of baseball history told to you by the folks who were there! As a special offer, all our listeners can use the term - thisdayinbaseball at the membership check out. Trivia is provided by -Horseshide Trivia This Day In Baseball - This day in baseball, provides information about what happened on specific day, career highlights.

Hall of Famer - and son of a Negro Leagues infielder - Reggie Jackson joins Bob Kendrick for a candid, in-depth conversation about race and baseball, and the question of whether we're truly any closer to diversity in the game than we were when Reggie retired.   Hear Reggie's commentary on the lack of Black managers and executives in the game today, and how we need more than just one Dana Brown running player personnel before we can start celebrating. Hear Reggie's reaction to Glen Kuiper's racial slur and subsequent apology, and why he's having a much harder time forgiving than Bob is. And hear Reggie's wealth of stories, from growing up amidst our nation's civil unrest, and his father passing on the wisdom of the Negro Leaguers, to meeting Jackie Robinson, his conversations with Jim Brown, and a home run that nearly left Kansas City entirely. Watch the new documentary "Reggie" on Prime VideoFollow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezTo support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.comVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.com

The talented Julian Lerner is quickly becoming a star to watch on not only on the stage, but the big screen. Lerner will next be seen starring as ‘The Artful Dodger' in New York City Center's production of Lionel Bart's “Oliver!” The show also stars Lilli Cooper, Raúl Esparza, Tam Mutu, Benjamin Pajak, and Mary Testa.Lerner can currently be seen in ABC's hit reboot “The Wonder Years.” Lerner plays ‘Brad Hitman,' lead character Dean's (Elisha Williams) best friend, a smart, good-natured kid with a sense of humor. He's described by Adult Dean as “the Pee Wee Reese to my Jackie Robinson. That is, if Pee Wee Reese were Jewish and Jackie Robinson couldn't catch a fly ball.” Set in the same era as the original, the series is a family comedy-drama that looks at how the Williamses, a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, AL, in the turbulent late 1960s made sure it was the Wonder Years for them too. The second season is set to premiere on June 14, 2023. In 2022, Lerner completed production on “Boys of Summer,” a fantasy-adventure film directed by David Henrie. The film, which is set in the summer of 1997, follows a trio of best friends (Lerner, Mason Thames, and Abby James Witherspoon) who team up with a retired detective (Mel Gibson) to confront a supernatural entity that has recently moved to Martha's Vineyard.  Early in 2021, Lerner starred in Netflix's hit film “Yes Day” opposite Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramirez, and Jenna Ortega. Based on the novel of the same name, “Yes Day” follows Allison (Garner) and Carlos (Ramirez) who decide to give their kids a "yes day", where for 24 hours, the children make the rules. Lerner plays their son ‘Nando,' a fun, energetic kid who is slightly nerdy and has a love of science. The film was the streaming giant's second-biggest Kids & Family release – it was watched in nearly 53 million homes.  For the past three years, Lerner has played ‘Lucas' in the animated series “Alma's Way” for PBS. Written by Sonia Manzano, Maria from “Sesame Street,” the show is inspired by her childhood growing up in the Bronx. ‘Lucas' is one of ‘Alma's' best friends and is an aspiring pop singer. Lerner can also currently be heard playing the 12-year-old version of Brian Cox in “From Now,” a podcast series available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The podcast also stars Richard Madden, Erin Moriarty, David Dastmalchian, and more.  On the silver screen, Lerner has been seen in Netflix's “Pottersville” where he starred opposite Michael, Shannon, Judy Greer, Ron Perlman, Christina Hendricks, and more. He was also featured in Netflix's animated adaptation of the best-selling video game “Dragon Quest.”  On the stage, he starred in the out-of-town trial for a new Broadway show in Fall 2019 called “Last Days of Summer” as well as touring the country in the National Broadway Tour of Les Misérables.  Lerner currently resides in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices