Did I hear correctly (1992-2008)

[FairWarning]

I live near Columbus, Ohio and before the 2007 season Brandaon Phillips and some other Reds went on some kind of tour to promote black kids in the inner city. The article said that it was the first time some of these kids put a ball glove on. They were like 10-12. Me, personally, I think that's sad.

MLB has tried to make an effort out to these kids. The have commercials with Sabathia and Dontrell Willis. Kids get funneled into AAU Hoops and street agents handle it from there. It is sad.

I watch more and more hockey these days.

 

[Willie99]

It's easier for inner-city kids to play hoops than baseball. Plus we've had a big influx in Latino players in that same time frame.

 

[Whoson1st]

It's easier for inner-city kids to play hoops than baseball. Plus we've had a big influx in Latino players in that same time frame.

You have agood point there!

 

[Whoson1st]

I saw a Chicago Cubs relief pitcher in the playoffs that played football at Notre Dame (hard to spell name starts with S........... He was a fairly decent football receiver at ND; but I'm not sure baseball is HIS game. I guess he played that too in college, but he was ROCKED in the playoffs). Maybe the NFL didn't want him. Would love to know.

 

[quot7quot]

who cares?

in the 1960's the NBA had twice as many white players as they do now. There are no stories on that.

 

[Whoson1st]

who cares?

in the 1960's the NBA had twice as many white players as they do now. There are no stories on that.

Another good point!
Money must have come calling is my guess.

 

[Whoson1st]

Money has become the calling card for everything. My guess is baseball ranks 3rd in popularity behind the NFL and NBA. It won't be so for me ever!