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Bob Kendrick on Cubs pioneer Buck O'Neil's election to Hall of Fame

Bob Kendrick on Cubs pioneer Buck O'Neil's election to Hall of Fame

FromCubs Talk Podcast


Bob Kendrick on Cubs pioneer Buck O'Neil's election to Hall of Fame

FromCubs Talk Podcast

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Another great Cub has gotten into the Hall of Fame. Legendary scout and coach Buck O'Neil joins the pantheon of baseball greats and it's time to do a deep dive into the pioneer of Cubs baseball. Bob Kendrick of the Negro League Baseball Museum joins David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins to discuss who Buck was and why he deserved to go into the Hall. Bob details which players were impacted by Buck and you won't believe who those players were.(2:00) -Reaction to Buck O'Neil finally getting into the Hall of Fame(9:10) - Billy Williams almost quit baseball but didn't due to Buck O'Neil(23:30) - Is Ernie Banks a Cub or in the majors at all without Buck?(29:20) - Buck O'Neil was the first Black coach in MLB history(33:30) - Minnie Miñoso makes it to the Hall of FameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Dec 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host David Kaplan and a rotating cast, bring insider perspective, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship.