• Don Newcombe | Trailblazer, Pioneer and The First Black Ace

  • Dec 31 2024
  • Length: 58 mins
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Don Newcombe | Trailblazer, Pioneer and The First Black Ace

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  • Bob Kendrick tells the pioneering story of Don Newcombe. In a turbulent time in America, Newcombe exhibited the resilience and determination that were hallmarks of the Negro Leagues. In an interview at the NLBM with former Negro Leaguer and Dodgers OF Lou Johnson, you’ll hear Newcombe in his own words: From his humble beginnings growing up in New Jersey, to joining the Negro Leagues as a teen, to winning Rookie of the Year and multiple MVP awards with the Dodgers, to his role in the Civil Rights Movement. Don Newcombe was a trailblazer and along with Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella, endured racial animus to play baseball and reshape American society.

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Excellent Episode to Wrap the Year!

An exquisite episode to wrap up 2024. I've listened to all episodes thus year and this is one of the best. Hearing the late, great Don Newcombe tell some of his stories was pure joy. Thank you for this episode!

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