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Frank White | The 1942 Kansas City Monarchs
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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Bob Kendrick tells the story of Buck O'Neil's favorite team - the 1942 Negro World Series Champion Kansas City Monarchs. Plus, KC baseball legend Frank White sits down to talk about Kansas City's championship history - from the '42 Monarchs, to his '85 Royals, and the modern day Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - https://nlbm.comHear Stephen Banker's full conversation with Newt Allen - Black Diamonds: Newt Allen
Released:
May 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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