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Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball
Read full article: Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseballJordan Walker hopes his star-making turn at the Home Run Derby will inspire more young Black athletes to follow in his footsteps and choose baseball.
MLB's percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades
Read full article: MLB's percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decadesMajor League Baseball says the percentage of Black players on opening day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades.
50 years after Hank Aaron's 715th homer, Hall of Fame announces statue, Postal Service unveils stamp
Read full article: 50 years after Hank Aaron's 715th homer, Hall of Fame announces statue, Postal Service unveils stampBaseball’s Hall of Fame will unveil a bronze statue of Hank Aaron on May 23 on the first floor of its museum in Cooperstown, New York.
Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years ago
Read full article: Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years agoFormer teammates, Braves executives and family members remember Hank Aaron's unwavering strength despite receiving racist hate mail and threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record.