Bob Kendrick
President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and host of the Black Diamonds podcast, offering expertise on Negro Leagues history and commentary about the cultural and economic impact of Black baseball.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 31min
Shut Out of the Majors, They Created Their Own
Phil S. Dixon, author and Negro Leagues researcher, provides scholarly context. Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, highlights cultural and economic significance. They discuss the 1920 Kansas City meeting that birthed the Negro National League. They cover barnstorming teams, Rube Foster’s leadership, the hardening color line, and how organization changed Black baseball.
Sep 30, 2024 • 51min
166: A Conversation on Negro Leagues Baseball History with Bob Kendrick
Bob Kendrick, the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, dives into the rich and often overlooked history of African-American baseball. He shares personal anecdotes and discusses the recent recognition of over 2,300 Negro Leagues players in Major League Baseball records. The conversation explores the impact of segregation on the sport, the transition to integration with pioneers like Jackie Robinson, and the museum's plans to expand and educate future generations about this vital chapter in American history.
