Road to Rickwood
In June, MLB will host a game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, AL. In its 114-year history, the field has seen everything from segregated baseball, a women's suffrage event, a Klan rally and the first integrated sports team in Alabama. Host Roy Wood Jr. speaks with historians, former Negro Leaguers and more to explore how Birmingham's civil rights story played out at America's oldest ballpark.
Engaging, fun, educational
8月6日
Super interesting, great storytelling!
Stellar Series!
8月4日
This was fantastic! Great reporting, loved the interviews, and I’m glad stories like this are being told and more and more.
Baseball Pride and Prejudice
7月18日
Beautiful weaving of baseball, history, and the story of a place and its people. Take a deep dive into Rickwood Field and the remarkable Black players that played there.
Excellent podcast!
7月14日
This podcast is steeped in the history and culture of baseball, which for better and worse maps the history and culture of the country. Roy Wood, Jr. is the perfect host - bringing a unique perspective, respect, and humor to the stories of this special place.
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