Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson gave an honest answer when asked how it felt to return to Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., describing some of the racism he faced as player.
The Hall of Famer gave an honest answer when asked how it felt to be back at Rickwood Field, describing some of the racism he faced as player.
During Fox Sports’ pregame show that featured Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Derek Jeter, and Reggie Jackson, the crew dug into the significance of players like Mays, Jackie Robinson, and Jackson paving the way for racial integration in baseball.
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