http://blacksmythe.disqus.com/enSat, 29 May 2010 20:22:32 -0000http://www.lesterspence.com/2007/06/07/why-blacks-dont-play-baseball/#comment-53085037<p>I've always like Gary Shefield. There is a dignity to his anger, kind of like Jim Brown and sometimes Derek Jeter. He is his own man. It's a reason I've never liked Tiger and am suspicious of Jordan. As black superstar athletes go, I like the ones who can figure out a way to collect their checks and share their political opinions.</p>Irami Osei-FrimpongSat, 29 May 2010 20:22:32 -0000http://www.lesterspence.com/2007/06/07/why-blacks-dont-play-baseball/#comment-46534979<p>Good doctor...Blacks not playing baseball has absolutely nothing to do with economics. It also has nothing to do with amenities (i.e. parks, playgrounds, etc). That premise is complete false. We simply prefer basketball, football more. For most of us (blacks), the game of baseball is too slow, and quite frankly, boring. Not only do we not play it, but you will be hard pressed to walk into a black household and see baseball game on our television sets. Unfortunately, this game/sport is unappealing by an entire demographic. Hope that adds to your perspective.</p>BryanSun, 25 Apr 2010 13:38:04 -0000