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Byron Motley | The Legend of Bob Motley

Byron Motley | The Legend of Bob Motley

FromBlack Diamonds


Byron Motley | The Legend of Bob Motley

FromBlack Diamonds

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Bob Kendrick tells the incredible life stories of the late Bob Motley - a decorated war veteran and the Negro Leagues' most flamboyant, most iconic umpire - with help from his son, Byron Motley, and archived stories from Bob Motley himself. Read  Ruling Over Giants, Monarchs, and Stars by Bob and Byron Motley- amazon.comFollow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprezVisit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - https://nlbm.com
Released:
Jun 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.