Black Diamonds

Author Joe Posnanski and MLBPA President Tony Clark join Bob Kendrick at the "Thanks a Million, Buck" Hall of Fame Gala in Kansas City, for a night of laughter, storytelling, and celebration of the legend himself, Buck O'Neil. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.com Visit th...

Bob Kendrick remembers the life of a dear friend of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the late Maury Wills. Then author Ralph Wimbish Jr. joins the show to discuss the underappreciated career of a former Kansas City Monarch, the first Black Yankee, the first Black American League MVP, the first Black American League coach, and a man who SHOULD be in the National Baseball Hall of Fame - the great...

Bob  Kendrick and Martha Jo Black tell the story of an amazing man - a former Baltimore Elite Giant, the 1952 NL Rookie of the Year, the first Black pitcher to win a World Series game, Jackie Robinson's roommate, and so so much more - the great Joe Black. Read "More Than a Dodger" by Martha Jo Black - Amazon Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, a...

Former Heisman Trophy Winner and current Tennessee State Head Football Coach Eddie George joins Bob Kendrick to discuss how HBCUs powered the Negro Leagues, and why HBCU athletics are on the rise once again, the barrier breakers of football's history, his journey into coaching, and his current work to bring Black-owned professional baseball to the Major Leagues with the Nashville Stars.  Learn mor...

1989 World Series MVP Dave Stewart joins Bob Kendrick in front of a live audience at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to talk about Rickey Henderson, Bob Gibson, Vida Blue, his place among baseball's Black Aces, and his efforts to bring baseball its first Black-owned franchise since the Negro Leagues, with the expansion Nashville Stars.   Learn more about the Nashville Stars - MLBMusicCity.com Fo...

Eight-time All-Star Darryl Strawberry sits down with Bob Kendrick for an intimate conversation about Black baseball - discussing what he owes to the Negro Leagues, the style and flair of Black baseball, how he would've never been a Major Leaguer if it weren't for Dave Parker, his upbringing from Crenshaw to the Bigs alongside Eric Davis, battling addiction as a pro, his work with the Players Allia...

Bob Kendrick sits down with former Negro Leagues players Pedro Sierra of the Indianapolis Clowns and Sam Allen of the Kansas City Monarchs, in front of a live audience at Major League Baseball's Play Ball Park in Los Angeles. Hear firsthand stories of life with Henry Aaron, Minnie Miñoso, Satchel Paige, and more, as the legends discuss their careers in the Negro Leagues.   Follow Bob Kendrick on T...

Was integration good for Black baseball? The answer is nowhere near as simple as the question. ESPN's Clinton Yates and Insider's Bradford William Davis join Bob Kendrick to discuss, in front of a live audience at Major League Baseball's Play Ball Park in Los Angeles.   Follow Clinton Yates on Twitter - @clintonyates Follow Bradford William Davis on Twitter - @BWDBWDBWD Follow Bob Kendrick on Twit...

Recorded at Buck O'Neil's Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown, New York - Join Bob Kendrick, Bob Costas, Joe Posnanski, Joel Goldberg, Hall of Famer Lee Smith, and more as they tell stories of the life and legacy of John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil.   To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.com Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter...

The founding board of The Players Alliance - Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson, and CC Sabathia - joins Bob Kendrick in front of a live audience at Play Ball Park in Los Angeles to discuss their work to make ba seball more accessible in urban communities, expanding opportunities for women, continuing the legacy of the Negro Leagues greats, honoring Buck O'Neil, and the greatest trash talkers in bas...

Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins sits down with Bob Kendrick in front of a live audience at Play Ball Park in Los Angeles, talking about his career with Ernie Banks and the Cubs, the legacy of Buck O'Neil, Dick Allen, Roberto Clemente, and much more. To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and preserve the legacy of Buck O'Neil, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.com Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter...

Bob Kendrick delivers the unofficial Hall of Fame speech of Buck O'Neil - remembering his friend, celebrating his mentor, and immortalizing a legend, as he runs through the emotions of this past weekend's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.   To continue Buck's work, and preserve his legacy, please visit ThanksAMillionBuck.com Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez Visit the Negro Leagues Basebal...

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins Bob Kendrick in front of a live studio audience at SiriusXM Los Angeles, discussing the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut, Jackie Robinson's pleas for Black managerial opportunities, the great managers of the Negro Leagues, bringing the speed game of the Negro Leagues back to the Majors, and how to revive Black participation in baseball.   Follow Bob Ke...

Come see Bob Kendrick record Black Diamonds LIVE at Play Ball Park in Los Angeles, Sunday 7/17 starting at 10 AM PT.   Then hear the return of Black Diamonds on Wednesday 7/20, as Season Four gets underway with Bob's exclusive one-on-one with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.   Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - https://nlbm.com Follow B...

New episodes of "Black Diamonds" return after baseball's All-Star Game in July. Be sure to follow Bob on Twitter ( @nlbmprez ) for information on your chance to catch a live taping of "Black Diamonds" at the All-Star festivities in Los Angeles.   Support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum through Commemorative Coins at the US Mint. Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - https://nl...

"After Jackie" premieres Saturday 6/18 at 8 PM ET on The HISTORY Channel.   Bob Kendrick sits down with award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson to talk about his latest project, "After Jackie", a co-production with LeBron James' Uninterrupted. "After Jackie"  tells the often overlooked story of the second wave of talented Black baseball players after Jackie Robinson, including Bill White, Curt Floo...

Guardians Pitcher Triston McKenzie joins Bob Kendrick to talk about Satchel Paige's historic "rookie" season in Cleveland, the legacy of Satchel among Black pitchers, his own career, and his place as a role model.   Plus, Bob tackles the century-old debate... just how old was Satchel Paige? As Buck O'Neil would say, "Older than that."   Audio of Satchel Paige with journalist Steven Banker - Youtub...

Bob Kendrick and biographer Kyle McNary discuss the legend of Negro Leagues icon Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe, with archived commentary from Kenny Williams, Herald "Beebop" Gordon, and Double Duty himself.   Read "Ted 'Double Duty' Radcliffe" by Kyle McNary - Amazon Audio of Ted Radcliffe from "Baseball's Heirlooms" courtesy of Media Process Group Audio of Ted Radcliffe with journalist Steven Banke...

Bob Kendrick tells the incredible life stories of the late Bob Motley - a decorated war veteran and the Negro Leagues' most flamboyant, most iconic umpire - with help from his son, Byron Motley, and archived stories from Bob Motley himself.   Read   Ruling Over Giants, Monarchs, and Stars by Bob and Byron Motley - amazon.com Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez Visit the Negro Leagues Baseba...

Bob Kendrick tells the powerful story of the life and death of Porter Moss, who pitched in three East-West All-Star games before he was gunned down on a train in Tennessee at the age of 34, and left to die because of the color of his skin.   Special thanks to the work, research, and inspiration of the University of Memphis, the University of Baltimore, Gary Ashwill and the Seamheads Database, Dr....

Bob Kendrick tells the story of Buck O'Neil's favorite team - the 1942 Negro World Series Champion Kansas City Monarchs. Plus, KC baseball legend Frank White sits down to talk about Kansas City's championship history - from the '42 Monarchs, to his '85 Royals, and the modern day Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association.   Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez Visit the Negro Leagues B...

Bob Kendrick tells the incredible story of Hall of Famer Leon Day, and sits down with Orioles All-Star Cedric Mullins to discuss the legacy of Black baseball in Leon's hometown of Baltimore.   Learn more, and contribute to Dr. Bob Hieronimus' effort to build a statue in Leon Day's honor - https://leondaystatueproject.com/ Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball...

Bob Kendrick discusses the life and legacy of Negro Leagues pioneer Toni Stone with award-winning actor April Matthis, star of "Toni Stone" on stage. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter -   @nlbmprez Visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City - https://nlbm.com Follow April Matthis on Twitter - @april_matthis See April Matthis as Toni Stone - https://youtu.be/KJ9aD9FNf10 For more on the Rou...

Bob Kendrick explores the legacy of three pioneering women who starred in Negro Leagues baseball - Toni Stone, Connie Morgan, and Mamie "Peanut" Johnson. Plus, Bob sits down for a conversation with Martha Ackmann, author of "Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone".   Read "Curveball" by Martha Ackmann - MarthaAckmann.com Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - @nlbmprez Visit the Negro Leagues Bas...

Three-time All-Star Curtis Granderson sits down with Bob Kendrick to discuss his reaction to the letter written by Yankees Co-Owner Larry MacPhail defending baseball's segregation in 1945, as well as his take on the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues, and his work in present day with the Players Alliance. Follow Bob Kendrick on Twitter - https://twitter.com/nlbmprez Visit the Negro Le...