Reggie Jackson on Willie Mays' legacy & emotions of visiting Rickwood Field MLB on FOX

[nycbos]

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I know this differs from the videos usually posted here, but I think it is still worth watching and you will see why.

For those who don't know there was a MLB game last night between San Francisco and St. Louis at a historic Negro League ballpark in Alabama. The game obviously took on a greater significance with the passing of Willie Mays.

Here Reggie Jackson is talking about his horrific experience, playing minor league baseball in Alabama, and how he might not have made it if the team owner, his manager, and his teammates did not provide him with a supportive environment.


This is another clip word for watching. This is a sports talk, show host named, Rich Eisen talking about how important it was for Reggie to tell his story. And how schools in some parts of the country are banning these types of conversations.

[SallyHemmings]

1. It was heartfelt and I think for some surprising

I believe and I could be wrong, his response was not expected. It was not. " Oh, isn't this just wonderful."

Jackson didn't play when Jackie Robinson played, but he was still not welcome in far too many establishments because of the color of his skin.

When my Dad, who is the same age as Jackson, was very concerned about driving south to Florida, 15 years ago. Racist treatment leaves a permanent mark.

Bravo for Jackson's honesty.

[Evolve Dammit]

2. Truly appreciate the candor. Cannot believe that fucking racist BS, for the most admired team in MLB.

A's were my heroes and rightly so.

[iluvtennis]

3. Thank you Reggie Jackson for being real. The way you were treated in the 1970s was unacceptable. Although

Jim Crow was legislatively abolished, the sh*t still happens today, just in more subtle ways (e.g., discrimination to black folks for housing loans, renting apartments, etc)

[Jilly_in_VA]

4. Reggie is a great man too

I loved that edition of the As, even though I was a lifelong Braves fan. I remember the World series they won and an incredible job of broken field running Reggie did to get out of the scramble on the field at the end of it..!

But Willie...man, that was some baseball! He came along when I was still a kid, learning to appreciate the game. What a player. What a guy! The world of baseball has truly lost someone great.