Anyone who saw the Ken Burn's 9 Innings Special ( actually 9 episodes) realizes that this gentleman belongs in Cooperstown. I was absolutely impressed with this gentleman and could have listened to him tell stories as long as he could remember them. I was absolutely enthralled with his story telling about his playing days and if I had anything to say about it, this gentleman's stories alone would be in Cooperstown where every true baseball fan could enjoy him for generations to come! I will say one more thing then get down off my soapbox, but he along with many more black players should have been in Cooperstown long before now!
Buck O'Neil leads off
Anyone who saw the Ken Burn's 9 Innings Special ( actually 9 episodes) realizes that this gentleman belongs in Cooperstown. I was absolutely impressed with this gentleman and could have listened to him tell stories as long as he could remember them. I was absolutely enthralled with his story telling about his playing days and if I had anything to say about it, this gentleman's stories alone would be in Cooperstown where every true baseball fan could enjoy him for generations to come! I will say one more thing then get down off my soapbox, but he along with many more black players should have been in Cooperstown long before now!
posted by BamaKen at 04:16 PM on July 19, 2006