NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes every Friday of the month to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes interviews former Cub, now baseball analyst Doug Glanville as they discuss his experience in baseball, and the change that black athletes have brought in baseball.
(0:53) - The legacy of Black history and sports
(5:47) - Should an athlete speak on social issues?
(10:00) - His parents weren't comfortable with him playing baseball
(14:20) - The diversity of baseball
(17:00) - Black interest in baseball
(23:00) - Current black baseball players still dealing with issues
Listen to the full podcast here or via the embedded player below:
