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Bob Gibson, legendary Cardinal and second Black player to win Cy Young, dies at 84

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Famed baseball legend Lou Brock dies at 81

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Braves' move is the latest blow to blacks in baseball

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Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Boston Red Sox wins first World Series at home since 1918

BOSTON (AP) — More than an hour after the final out, players lingered on the field and fans stood by their seats, cheering, singing and applauding…
/ October 31, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

World Series shows baseball’s lack of black stars

OPINION – Tonight’s World Series features a not-so-subtle, baseball tradition – a startlingly low number of African-American players on the field…
/ October 23, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Lil Wayne sings 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' in San Francisco

theGRIO REPORT – Young Money rapper Lil Wayne sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during last night’s NLCS Game 6…
/ October 22, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

How Ron Washington is making baseball history

OPINION – Washington winning the World Series wouldn’t just be a triumph for African-Americans, but a triumph for the man himself…
/ October 26, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

'Curious Case of Curt Flood' gives baseball hero his due

REVIEW – I can only imagine what would professional sports would be like without Curtis Flood…
/ July 12, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Barry Bonds wants to share hitting tips as coach

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – “I have a gift and sooner or later I have to give it away,” Bonds said. “I have to share it. Hopefully I’ll get the opportunity here.”…
/ October 28, 2010