Best LaTroy Hawkins Podcasts (2024)

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The Legacy of Willie Mays 52:20

1h ago52:20

52:20

Bob Kendrick explores the life and legacy of Willie Mays. From his days as a teenager playing against adults in the Negro Leagues, his unique combination of speed and power in MLB with the Giants, to his impact on society before and after the Civil Rights Movement. Biographer Jim Hirsch joins the conversation to discuss how the Negro Leagues influe…

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Black Diamonds Returns AUGUST 14 2:30

13d ago2:30

2:30

Black Diamonds is back! The award-winning podcast of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum returns with all-new episodes telling the sport's most incredible stories, starting August 14th. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter/X - @nlbmprez Follow Bob Kendrick on Instagram - @nlbmprez To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and preserve the legacy of Buck…

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BONUS | Full Breakdown of Negro Leagues Stats Entering the Major League Record Books 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

Bob Kendrick reacts to the news of Negro Leagues statistics officially entering the Major League record books, following three years of intensive work by the Negro Leagues Statistical Review Committee. With the accomplishments of more than 2,300 Negro Leagues ballplayers from 1920-1948 being recognized, Bob looks at the path taken to reach the hist…

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Episode 20- NFL Draft Reactions with Special Guest Booger McFarland 29:31

3M ago29:31

29:31

This week on Thick Skin with Jacque and Hawk, Jacque holds down the primary hosting duties with LaTory Hawkins under the weather. Jacque is joined by a very special guest: two-time Super Bowl champion and Monday Night Football broadcaster Booger McFarland. Together, the two react to the recently completed NFL Draft before McFarland opens up on his …

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Episode 19- Women's Sports in the Spotlight 41:49

4M ago41:49

41:49

This week on the Thick Skin podcast, Hawk and Jacque break down a mixed week for Caitlin Clark, between the sexist encounter with journalist in her first Indiana Fever press conference and her record Nike endorsement deal. The duo then discuss the collective athlete plea to NCAA to not ban trans athletes from women’s sports. Zach Wilson's trade fro…

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Episode 18 - RIP OJ Simpson, WNBA & NFL Draft Talk 46:08

4M ago46:08

46:08

On this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, Latroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones discuss the tainted legacy of OJ Simpson, who passed away at the age of 76 from cancer last week. The duo then recap the recently completed WNBA draft and look forward to next week's NFL Draft.By Jacque Jones, LaTroy Hawkins

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Episode 17- Sports for the Bettor & MLB Opening Day 1:00:29

5M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

On this week's episode very special episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones are joined by their friend and former MLB outfielder Torii Hunter. LaTroy, fresh back from opening day in Korea, tells tales from a his time on the other side of the world, before the trio dive into Shohei Ohtani’s unfolding betting investigation,…

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Episode 16 - NFL Free Agency Frenzy & MLB Korea Opener Preview 37:22

5M ago37:22

37:22

On this week's episode of Thick Skin with Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins, Jacque and Hawk breakdown some of the most significant moves made on the first day of NFL free agency, react to the SEC women's basketball championship brawl between the University of South Carolina and Louisiana State University, and preview MLB opening day in Korea (which …

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Episode 15- Russell Wilson's Revenge Tour & Picking the Best Player on Every MLB Team 45:28

5M ago45:28

45:28

On this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones discuss the Denver Broncos' decision to release Russell Wilson and where his next stop may be. The duo also react to the recently released images of the Las Vegas As new stadium, Matt Chapman's new new contract with the San Francisco Giants and CBS Sports' list naming…

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Episode 14- Cam Newton's Hometown Brawl & These Problematically Transparent MLB Uniforms 41:33

6M ago41:33

41:33

On this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones dive into the dynamics behind former NFL quarterback Cam Newton's infamous brawl at a 7-on-7 football tournament in Atlanta last weekend. The duo then get into Cody Bellinger's three year/ 80 million dollar contract with the Chicago Cubs, and the work agent Scott Bora…

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Episode 13- The 2024 Spring Training Primer 39:08

6M ago39:08

39:08

Baseball is back y'all! And this week on the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy and Jacque jump into the season talking offseason moves (or lack-there-of in the case of Scott Boras), way-too-early postseason predictions and recall their favorite things about their own spring training days.By Jacque Jones, LaTroy Hawkins

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Episode 12 - Haters Gonna Hate Heroes, Sports Team Scapegoats, and Dodger Pitching Power 52:42

6M ago52:42

52:42

With the Super Bowl in the rearview, the NBA All-Star Game marking the midpoint of the season, and baseball right around the corner, the Thick Skin podcast with Jacque and Hawk returns to put it all in perspective. This week, the guys get together to recap the winners, losers, and most hated of the Super Bowl. They join the debate around the NBA's …

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Episode 11 - Dontrelle "D-Train" Willis is Keeping it Funky 52:42

6M ago52:42

52:42

On the latest episode of Thick Skin w/Jacq & Hawk, the duo is joined by the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year and World Series Champ, Dontrelle 'D-Train' Willis. In the conversation, Dontrelle shares his experience growing up in the Bay Area, gets honest about his struggles in the major leagues, and gives his former teammates their flowers. D-Train also c…

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Episode 10 - Kenny Lofton: Making It Do What It Do 19:00

7M ago19:00

19:00

On this latest episode of Thick Skin w/ Jacq & Hawk, the guys are joined by their big brother, 6-time MLB All-Star, 5-time AL Base Steal Leader, and 4-time Golden Glove winner Kenny Lofton. Together, they discuss Kenny's days as a talented multi-sport phenom athlete, his business ventures in Hollywood, and his desire to bring baseball back to its p…

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Episode 9 - Bert "Be Home By-Eleven" Blyleven, King of the Kangaroo Court 52:44

7M ago52:44

52:44

On this week's episode of Thick Skin with Jacque and Hawk, the boys are joined by special guest MLB HOF pitcher Bert Blyleven! In conversation the trio discuss Bert's childhood and the influence of his father as a baseball player and a person. The guys also discuss the sacrifices made by Bert's generation which bear financial fruit for others today…

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BONUS | Sridhar Pappu and Luke Epplin | A Salute to the Black Aces 1:37:42

7M ago1:37:42

1:37:42

Bob Kendrick joins fans at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's "Black Aces" exhibit for an in-depth discussion with two acclaimed authors. Sridhar Pappu discusses his book, "The Year of the Pitcher", chronicling Bob Gibson's historic 1968 season, set "against the backdrop of assassinations, while boys boarded planes to Saigon and riots swept throug…

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Episode 8 - NFL Wildcard Round-Up, Giving Nick Saban His Flowers and Dusty Baker the Renaissance Man 40:11

7M ago40:11

40:11

Jacque and Hawk are back for another episode of Thick Skin. After an exciting first round in the NFL playoffs Jacque and Hawk set the record straight on this weeks' hot takes including Green Bay's big upset, followed by their second round predictions. The fellas also share their reverence for both Nick Saban and Dusty Baker as two stand-up guys, bo…

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Episode 7 - Jameis Winston Should Be Sent to the Principles Office, Everyone Loves Draymond When the Warriors Win, and College Sports Announcers Get Put on Notice 41:58

7M ago41:58

41:58

In the latest episode of Thick Skin, Jacque joins Hawk from Twins Fantasy Camp to catch up on all the latest events in sports from the past week. In this week's show, they discuss the New Orleans Saints charity touchdown drama, Draymond's return from suspension stream of thought podcast episode, and what the media left out of the PED discussion in …

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Episode 6 - The Broncos Get Stinky with Russel Wilson, MLB Rule Changes and David Tepper Doesn't Write Apologies, He Writes Checks 38:00

7M ago38:00

38:00

After a break for the holidays, Jacque and Hawk reunite to offer a player's perspective on the sports world. The duo delves into the quarterback controversy emerging from Denver and discusses the warning signs it presents around coaches with big egos. Additionally, they share their opinions on MLB's rule changes for the 2024 season, express concern…

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Episode 5 - Ballers Bearing Arms on IG, Giving Grace to Zion, and Ohtani Drops the Hammer 38:57

8M ago38:57

38:57

Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins are back to discuss Ja Morant's return from suspension while examining the racial optics of athletes posing with firearms. They also delve into the important considerations that are being left out of the conversations around Zion Williamson's conditioning. Additionally, the duo utilizes Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers…

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Episode 4 - "Everyday" Eddie Guardado is Everyday People 1:11:24

8M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

This week on Thick Skin, the party in Vegas continues for the Still Got Game Foundation as Hawk and Jacq sit down with another former Minnesota Twins teammate, Eddie Guardado. In this episode, Eddie discusses his early days playing ball in Stockton, California, he becomes a bit emotional while delving into the inspiration behind his foundation and …

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Episode 3 - Torii Hunter is a Business, Man 34:09

8M ago34:09

34:09

On this week's episode of Thick Skin, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins take the show to Vegas to speak with their former Minnesota Twins teammate and close friend Torii Hunter participating in an event for the Still Got Game Foundation. Torii discusses his decision to retire from Major League Baseball, shares some stories from his playing days, and …

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Episode 2 - Fans About to Catch Fades, Locker Room Leaders, and Why The Minors Play a Major Role in Winning 46:10

9M ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins discuss the growing problem in sports of fans verbally assaulting players going unchecked, what makes a leader in the locker room, and why the culture of winning franchises extends from the minors to the big leagues. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.…

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Pilot Episode - Jacque Talk & MLB Awards 42:09

9M ago42:09

42:09

In the pilot episode of Thick Skin, former Major League Baseball players Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins set the tone for the show, taking the audience into the locker room. For the first time, Jacque shares the story of being fired from his role as hitting coach of the Washington Nationals after being accused of revenge porn. As one of Jacque's cl…

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Hall of Game 2023 | Dwight Gooden, Dontrelle Willis, Dave Stewart, Al Downing, Derrick Blue, Greg Proops 1:29:12

11M ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Join Bob Kendrick and comedian Greg Proops at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's 2023 "Hall of Game" ceremony, as they celebrate the induction of the The Black Aces - Five of the 15 Black pitchers in AL/NL history to win 20 games in a Major League season, and five men who carried the spirit and style of the Negro Leagues through their whole career…

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The Story of Willard "Home Run" Brown | Featuring the Late Willard Brown 40:50

11M ago40:50

40:50

He was Ese Hombre. He was Sunny. He was Home Run Brown. He was Special Services for the US Army at the invasion of Normandy. And he was the Negro Leagues' greatest power hitter of the 1940's. Meet Willard Brown, through the stories of Bob Kendrick and the archived voice of Brown himself. Hear how the late Hall of Famer planned to be a Kansas City M…

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Cam Perron and Al Holt | The 1948 Birmingham Black Barons 58:38

12M ago58:38

58:38

The last Negro Leagues World Series was held in 1948, and one of the teams playing was the Birmingham Black Barons. Why was that '48 squad so special, and how did a young white kid become so involved in preserving the legacy of Black baseball in Birmingham and beyond? Find out as Bob chats with Cam Perron, author and Negro Leagues researcher, along…

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LaTroy Hawkins | "I want to be remembered by how I treated people, and not the stats on the back of my baseball card." 35:54

12M ago35:54

35:54

You could call him the modern day Satchel Paige - A man who played three sports and pitched for 12 teams over 21 years, on his way to becoming one of just 16 men to ever pitch in over 1,000 games. And along the way, he enjoyed every minute of it. LaTroy Hawkins sits down with Bob Kendrick at Play Ball Park in Seattle to discuss his admiration for N…

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TJ Stats: Hunter Pence 21:25

12M ago21:25

21:25

This episode is about the unorthodox corner outfielder, Hunter Pence. Tim shows his autographed Houston Astros Hunter Pence card, in addition to covering his career using @SportsReference By Tim Neary

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Willie Horton | How The Negro Leagues Helped Make The Game Global 38:07

1y ago38:07

38:07

4x All-Star and 1968 World Series Champion Willie Horton joins Bob Kendrick in front of a live audience at Play Ball Park in Seattle, to discuss his experience of visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, having a breakout season while playing in Puerto Rico early in his career, and how his good friend Buck O’Neil tried to sign him to the Chicago…

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Basketball Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens | "I Played Stickball with Willie Mays" 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

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…

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Sam Allen and Pedro Sierra | Former Negro Leaguers Tell Their Stories 30:11

1y ago30:11

30:11

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 …

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Derek Jeter | "It's Not Just Baseball History." 56:15

1y ago56:15

56:15

"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 impor…

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TJ Stats: Scott Rolen 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

This episode covers one of the newest Cardinals to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, Scott Rolen.

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Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson | The Players Alliance, Recorded at All-Star Week in Seattle 37:37

1y ago37:37

37:37

How do you truly change the game? Through action. Action OFF the field, and action ON the field. Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson, directors of The Players Alliance, join Bob Kendrick in front of a live audience at Play Ball Park in Seattle, to discuss how they carry the spirit of the Negro Leagues into the next generation of baseball stars, and…

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TJ Stats: LaTroy Hawkins 20:51

1y ago20:51

20:51

This episode covered LaTroy Hawkins, a journeyman relief pitcher who covered for numerous teams during his career of 21 seasons.By Tim Neary

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Mike Cameron | A True Game Changer, Recorded at All-Star Week in Seattle 58:41

1y ago58:41

58:41

He's a former All-Star, a three-time Gold Glover, the father of a big leaguer, one of only 22 men in history with 250 homers and 250 steals, and now... he's officially a Game Changer. Mike Cameron joins Bob Kendrick during All-Star Week in Seattle to talk about receiving 2023's prestigious "Game Changer" honors from The Players Alliance, the work o…

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TJ Stats: Ichiro Suzuki 28:48

1y ago28:48

28:48

On this episode, I dive into both the Japan Pacific League and MLB careers of international superstar, Ichiro Suzuki. Between his pure-hitting ability and his impeccable defensive skills, the career of Ichiro was a fun one to review.

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TJ Stats: Plácido Polanco 16:45

1y ago16:45

16:45

On this episode of TJ Stats, I dove deep into the stats of Plácido Polanco on baseball reference. I learned he won an ALCS MVP award and allowed the St. Louis Cardinals to get a franchise icon via trade.By Tim Neary

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Black Diamonds Returns JULY 13 1:19

1y ago1:19

1:19

The award-winning podcast of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum returns JULY 13, following Major League Baseball's All-Star break. And if you're in Seattle for the All-Star Game, come see Bob and Black Diamonds LIVE at Play Ball Park, Sunday JULY 9. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve…

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Reggie Jackson | Are We Any Closer to Diversity in Baseball? 46:16

1y ago46:16

46:16

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, a…

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Marquis Grissom | The Story of Sam "The Jet" Jethroe 47:54

1y ago47:54

47:54

How fast was Sam "The Jet" Jethroe? He was the fastest man in the Negro Leagues. He was the fastest man in the National League. And when you put him on the track with an Olympian? He was the fastest man on that track too. Bob Kendrick tells the story of the Jet's journey from a championship with the Cleveland Buckeyes, to becoming the first Black p…

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Rosilyn Stearnes-Brown | The Legend of Turkey Stearnes 45:07

1y ago45:07

45:07

What if we told you the greatest baseball player the city of Detroit has ever known, NEVER played a game for the Tigers? Bob Kendrick tells the story of Hall of Famer Norman "Turkey" Stearnes, the five-tool legend of the Detroit Stars who could hit, slug, field, run, throw, and even sing, like no one baseball had ever seen. Hear how "The Gobbler" g…

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W. Kamau Bell | How to Define Blackness in Baseball, Plus a Conversation About Glen Kuiper 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

53:05

What does it mean to forgive, but never forget? Bob Kendrick addresses the racial slur used, and apology given, by A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper, and why he himself has chosen the path of forgiveness, while using the moment to remember the triumph over adversity of Negro Leagues baseball. Bob also takes a moment to remember his dear friend and a memb…

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Ray Mackey, Rich Westcott | The Story of Raleigh "Biz" Mackey 54:09

1+ y ago54:09

54:09

Meet the man responsible for both the skills of Roy Campanella, and the rise of baseball in Japan. Oh, and he also happened to have his own Hall of Fame resume ON the field. Bob Kendrick, Rich Westcott, and Ray Mackey discuss the life, career, and lasting legacy of Ray's Great Uncle, the legendary Raleigh "Biz" Mackey. Hear about Raleigh's humble b…

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Wes Singletary | The Story of John Henry "Pop" Lloyd 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

37:49

Babe Ruth considered him the greatest player who had ever lived. Derek Jeter called him 'me, but with more power'. Bob Kendrick and Dr. Wes Singletary tell the story of John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, a Hall of Fame shortstop and the favorite son of Palatka, Florida. Hear about Pop's humble beginnings and meteoric rise through the Negro Leagues, his playin…

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Cito Gaston | Breaking Barriers as a Black Manager, and Life with Henry Aaron 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

50:04

Why was there a 45-year gap between the first Black man to play in a World Series, and the first Black man to manage in a World Series? Former Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston sits down with Bob Kendrick for a wide-ranging discussion about being that first man, breaking barriers as the first Black manager to win a World Series (and doing it twice), th…

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Jackie Robinson vs. Paul Robeson vs. The United States of America 1:02:56

1+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In the Summer of 1949, the United States government called on Jackie Robinson to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee against famed actor and activist Paul Robeson, for his ties to the Communist Party. In defending his country, Jackie would be forced to attack a fellow prominent Black voice, fighting the same fight he was …

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Dusty Baker | The Story of Vicious Vic Harris 50:39

1+ y ago50:39

50:39

Is the greatest manager in baseball history STILL not in the Hall of Fame? Bob Kendrick takes a look at "Vicious" Vic Harris, and the greatest minds of the Negro Leagues. Then Astros Manager Dusty Baker joins Bob to talk about his journey "from carrying Satchel Paige's fishing poles to lifting up a championship trophy", joining Dave Roberts and Cit…

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Ramone Russell | Bringing the Negro Leagues to MLB: The Show 23 50:47

1+ y ago50:47

50:47

Imagine, stepping into the shoes of Satchel Paige to face Josh Gibson in the 1942 Negro Leagues World Series. With the bases loaded. And with every fielder on your side kneeling around the pitcher's mound. Starting this week, you can. Bob Kendrick sits down with Sony's Ramone Russell to tell the story of how the two of them have brought the Negro L…

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