Black History Month - Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars Part 2

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In 1955, the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars stood on the field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, listening to the crowd chant "Let them play." While racism kept them out of the game, shortstop John Rivers remembers sizing up the competition and knowing they could have won it all. In this episode, we fast-forward nearly 50 years to 2002, when the surviving members returned to the Little League World Series for a long-overdue honor. We hear from outfielder Leroy Major about the emotional moment they finally received the banner validating their state title, and how their story has found a permanent home in the Baseball Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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