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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  • Ron Washington | Six Decades Inside Black Baseball

    Ron Washington | Six Decades Inside Black Baseball
    Nov 20 2024

    One of Jackie Robinson's last wishes was to one day see a black manager in Major League Baseball. Among those carrying on Jackie's wish and legacy is Angels Manager Ron Washington. A self-described baseball lifer and generational giant, Ron joins Bob Kendrick to discuss the tremendous impact he's had on the game of baseball.

    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
  • Fergie Jenkins | From the Ice to the Diamond

    Fergie Jenkins | From the Ice to the Diamond
    Nov 13 2024

    Bob Kendrick is joined by Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins. They discuss his upbringing in Ontario as a multi-sport star, the influence of his father who once played for the semi-pro Chatham Coloured All-Stars, getting discovered by the Phillies at the age of 15, and becoming a dominant pitcher with the Cubs en route to 284 wins and a Hall of Fame 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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    26 mins
  • Al Downing | 50 Years After Hank Aaron Broke Babe Ruth’s Record

    Al Downing | 50 Years After Hank Aaron Broke Babe Ruth’s Record
    Nov 6 2024

    Chasing a record once thought to be unbreakable, Henry Aaron battled through discrimination and death threats to become the all-time home run king. As the man who threw the fateful pitch that resulted in #715, Al Downing joins Bob Kendrick to discuss that historic night on April 8, 1974. And hear reflections from Dusty Baker – the man who was in the on-deck circle as history was made.

    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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    58 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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