Episode 1: Patience and Progress
Jan 17, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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Episode description
An incredible talent for hitting a baseball lands Willie a scholarship to South Carolina State and the opportunity to pull himself and his family out of poverty. As he works his way up the ranks from the minors to major league, Willie’s career path eventually leads him to Kansas City.
Also, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick gives a history of baseball in KC.
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