Posted on 04/16/2014 7:28:08 AM PDT by LeoMcNeil
Yesterday wasn’t just tax day, it was the 67th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the baseball color barrier by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. For those games not washed away by rain or snow, teams wore #42 jerseys in his honor. ESPN, as usual, used the anniversary to lament the dwindling number of black baseball players. The number of blacks playing major league baseball has gotten extremely low in recent years. It goes right along with a massive decrease in the number of black kids playing baseball and going to baseball games. In many ways the decrease in black interest in baseball dates back to Jackie Robinson.
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Supposedly he had several incidents where he physically attacked black people.
I disagree with some of your statements. Many black players certainly take a lot of solitary practice to work on their dribbling, shooting, and moves. And you can be sure if any black player shows early promise, practice time and coaching on technique are provided by an assortment of people.
Not about since NC State won the F4. I gave up on it shortly thereafter (not because of the outcome of that game...).
Sadly, you missed one of life’s great pleasures. Fondest memories of my Dad were playing catch. Glad he lasted long enough for a three-way catch with my son and me.
And he had many incidents where he attacked white people.
Maybe if the gvt had gone for funding midnight baseball and not midnight basketball as a way of keeping at-risk youth off the streets, we wouldn’t have this problem ...
That's true.
+1 to your comment about the complexity and expense requirements for baseball being a major factor.
Consider that the requirements for hockey are higher than baseball. What are the racial demographics for that sport, again?
In my opinion it still is.
Even Cobb’s own teammates disliked him intensely. When he had his funeral, virtually nobody showed up. What a comment on how you lived your life. One of the greatest players ever, exceptionally rich through shrewd investments, but despised by just about everybody.
Just wasn’t in him. That’s alright, I had a lot of fun playing sports and doing other things with my friends.
I’ll state right out that even though nothing comes close to basketball for me as a spectator sport, there are some real cruds in the game, and I don’t like showboating. I grew up in an era where most players at whatever level didn’t prance around and show off. Maybe it’s just because I’m an old fogey, but when I see players start going into their “look what I did” dances or other exhibitions, it turns me off. It reminds of little kids when they do that stuff.
Sorry to say, baseball just isn't that exciting for Americans. Just like the English aren't all that crazy about cricket.
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