• John "Buck" O'Neil - Reflecting on Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson and hanging out with some of the greatest musicians of the Negro League era.

  • Jun 3 2020
  • Length: 33 mins
  • Podcast
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John "Buck" O'Neil - Reflecting on Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson and hanging out with some of the greatest musicians of the Negro League era.

  • Summary

  • Kansas City Monarchs player/manager John "Buck" O'Neil chats about hanging out with some of the greatest entertainers of the Negro League era including: Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Lena Horne, Moms Mabley and Charlie Parker.  Get a glimpse of a young Charlie Pride who played on the Memphis Red Sox team before becoming a Country Music legend!  Also great strories about Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson.  Enjoy and PLAY BALL!

     

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