Black Diamonds

The Geddy Lee Collection

Bob Kendrick sits down with Rush’s lead singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Geddy Lee. Learn the story of how a “White, Canadian Rocker” fell in love with the history

Hall of Game 2025 | Dusty Baker, Willie Randolph, Cito Gaston, Jerry Manuel, Tony Reagins

Bob Kendrick sits down with Dusty Baker, Cito Gaston, Willie Randolph and Jerry Manuel to discuss how they got their opportunity to lead a baseball team and share their a

BONUS | Don Newcombe: In His Own Words

Hear Don Newcombe’s full length conversation with former Negro Leaguer and Dodgers teammate Lou Johnson. From growing up in New Jersey to experiences in the Negro Leagues

Don Newcombe | Trailblazer, Pioneer and The First Black Ace

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 N

The Vision of Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck was a baseball visionary and pioneer with an important connection to the Negro Leagues - He was the man responsible for integrating the American League.Veeck r

Kerrick Jackson | College Baseball's Trailblazer

Following in the footsteps of such trailblazers as Buck O’Neil and Frank Robinson, Kerrick Jackson made history when he was hired as the first black baseball head coach i

Ken Burns | "There's Nobody Better than Buck"

Ken Burns joins Bob Kendrick to discuss the making of his 1994 landmark documentary “Baseball” and the episode “Shadow Ball” which highlighted the stars of the Negro Leag

Hall of Game 2024 | Frank White, John Mayberry, Amos Otis, Willie Wilson, Diego Seguí, Joel Goldberg

Join Bob Kendrick and Royals Broadcaster Joel Goldberg at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, as they induct five Royals legends - Amos Otis, John Mayberry, Frank White

Dave Sims | The Black Press

The Black Press played an integral role in elevating the stature of the Negro Leagues and helping preserve its history. With newspapers like the Chicago Defender, Pittsbu

Ron Washington | Six Decades Inside Black Baseball

One of Jackie Robinson's last wishes was to one day see a black manager in Major League Baseball. Among those carrying on Jackie's wish and legacy is Angels Manager Ron W

Fergie Jenkins | From the Ice to the Diamond

Bob Kendrick is joined by Ferguson "Fergie" Jenkins. They discuss his upbringing in Ontario as a multi-sport star, the influence of his father who once played for the sem

Al Downing | 50 Years After Hank Aaron Broke Babe Ruth’s Record

Chasing a record once thought to be unbreakable, Henry Aaron battled through discrimination and death threats to become the all-time home run king. As the man who threw t

Josh Rawitch | The Souls of the Game

The stories and impact of the Black baseball experience continue to gain recognition. Bob Kendrick talks with President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum,

Dorian Hairston | The Stories of Josh Gibson

Almost 80 years later, Josh Gibson’s larger-than-life persona continues to inspire. Bob talks with Dorian Hairston, a former University of Kentucky baseball player, about

Michael Hill | Creating Opportunities in MLB: A Conversation about Leadership

Bob Kendrick discusses the evolution of black leadership in baseball, beginning with the vision of Negro Leagues pioneer Rube Foster. He's joined by former Marlins GM and

When the Monarchs Were Kings of Baseball – 100th Anniversary of the KC Monarchs First Championship

As the white owner of a Negro League baseball team, J.L. Wilkinson turned the Kansas City Monarchs into a model franchise. Over a dozen Hall of Famers wore the uniform as

Style and Flair with Tim Raines

The Negro Leagues were known for their brash, daring and exciting style of play. In this episode, Bob Kendrick discusses the speed, athleticism and bold base running that

William Brashler | The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Bob Kendrick discusses the impact of the 1976 sports comedy film “The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings”, loosely based on the barnstorming days of the Indiana

Andre Dawson | HBCU Baseball and the Negro Leagues

Approximately 40 percent of Negro Leaguers were college educated – more than the players in the Major Leagues during that time. Bob Kendrick discusses the impact of black

Tony Gwynn Jr., Josh Barfield | The Storied East-West All-Star Game

The East-West All-Star Game was a showcase of baseball talent that drew fans from all over.  A game so grand, it consistently drew more fans than the MLB All-Star Game.