Black Diamonds

By: SiriusXM
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  • SiriusXM and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will present an exclusive new podcast series, Black Diamonds. Hosted by museum president and historian Bob Kendrick, the podcast will showcase the history of the Negro Leagues, highlighting the players, people and events that shaped them, as well as spotlighting the leagues’ achievements and innovations during a time of segregation and inequality. Listeners will hear the stories of baseball legends like Jackie Robinson, Oscar Charleston, Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige, and important figures like Rube Foster, Effa Manley, Buck O’Neil and many more.
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  • Andre Dawson | HBCU Baseball and the Negro Leagues

    Andre Dawson | HBCU Baseball and the Negro Leagues
    Sep 18 2024

    Approximately 40 percent of Negro Leaguers were college educated – more than the players in the Major Leagues during that time. Bob Kendrick discusses the impact of black college baseball and how HBCU programs helped disprove the perception of that time that Negro League players didn’t have the intelligence required to play in the Major Leagues. How the college baseball programs acted as the minor leagues for the Negro Leagues and the impact the Negro League players had in their community following their playing careers.

    Bob also talks with Hall of Famer and Florida A&M alum Andre Dawson about being one of three HBCU alumni enshrined in Cooperstown and the influence the school had on his life and career.

    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 O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.com

    Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.com

    See and Support the Dream of the NEW Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Pitch for the Future
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    46 mins
  • Tony Gwynn Jr., Josh Barfield | The Storied East-West All-Star Game

    Tony Gwynn Jr., Josh Barfield | The Storied East-West All-Star Game
    Sep 11 2024

    The East-West All-Star Game was a showcase of baseball talent that drew fans from all over. A game so grand, it consistently drew more fans than the MLB All-Star Game. Bob Kendrick reflects on the origin of the East-West game, its impact on the community and talks about the legacy of the game with Tony Gwynn Jr. and Josh Barfield, two former players who participated in the East-West Classic game played at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown.

    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 O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.com

    Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.com

    See and Support the Dream of the NEW Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Pitch for the Future
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ryan Howard | Josh Gibson – The Greatest Slugger of All-Time

    Ryan Howard | Josh Gibson – The Greatest Slugger of All-Time
    Sep 4 2024

    Bob Kendrick discusses the epic feats of baseball’s greatest power hitter, Josh Gibson. Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Satchel Paige and Roy Campanella all testified to his incredible ability. His peers recalled Gibson’s home runs as if they were measured in miles, not feet. A larger than life figure, Gibson was often compared to Babe Ruth, with some even calling Ruth – “The White Josh Gibson.” Hear about his prodigious power, the rarity of a catcher employing a five-tool skill set and how his life ended far too soon. NL MVP Ryan Howard joins the conversation to reflect on Gibson’s legacy and place in the baseball record book.

    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 O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.com

    Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - NLBM.com

    See and Support the Dream of the NEW Negro Leagues Baseball Museum - Pitch for the Future
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    52 mins
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Amazing Podcast Highlighting Baseball History

If you have ever listened to Bob Kendrick speak you will know he is an absolute wonderful storyteller. Bob the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) and brilliant historian. The Black Diamonds podcast is a great listening experience that shines the spotlight on the astounding history of the Negro Leagues and so many great players from the Negro Leagues. Listening to Bob tell this overlooked history is simply joyful for this baseball fan. His passion for this history is one to not be missed.

If you're a casual or a die hard baseball fan you should listen to Black Diamonds for yourself and experience listening to Bob.

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Great

Great podcast .... Great information!!!
A History that needs to be told
keep them coming

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