*Before someone says it...this is NOT VICTIMHOOD...This was HIS EXPERIENCE!*

Young people need to talk to your elders while they are still here

The stress of dealing with racism killed Jackie Robinson at 53

They wasn’t expecting that truthful account from Jackson.. they couldn’t cut the feed, clutch the pearls & bear it..🔥🔥🔥

Reggie is about to be on many podcasts including this one. This generation needs to know.

Mr. Jackson held that anger in for all of those years. He felt it was appropriate to unleash it now before he dies. That was therapeutic for Mr. Jackson and a life lesson for all of us. This is a definition of " Wokeness"

Much love for Reggie Jackson being brutally honest, wonder how they're gonna spin that one?

I'm from rural Arkansas and I can still remember when I was about 10 in the early 90s, there was a doctor who was in his eighties who lived down the street. He happened to be black. My family, I can't thank my grandparents enough for teaching me to treat all people with respect, but anyway, I used to go down to his house and play in the field and in the different little buildings on his property. The first time I met him I was playing out there and I noticed he was standing by the side of his house waving to me. I walked up and he asked me if I would like some cake and milk. I said yes sir, I didn't even think about it. He said what did you say. I said yes sir and I thought I must have done something wrong because of how he was looking at me. He said no white man had ever called him sir. I told him that my grandparents told me to respect my elders. And then he took me inside for cake and milk but when I got back home I told my grandpa about it and he had to explain to me the history of racism and all of that and I remember that it made no sense to me that someone would be looked at differently because of their skin color. I just couldn't understand why.

That was powerful for what Reggie said. I got teary from it and I’m Hispanic.

Reggie is worh my respect, for coming out with the truth.... My respect to Reggie....a class act.

Ryan they were not “BLACK WOMEN” THEY WERE LITTLE GIRLS😢

I cried listening to Reggie. He reminded me of what my mother went through in Georgia. His words united us. We should never forget. Our young people need to know this and be inspired to do better with each other. Thank you Reggie

I grew up in the 70s, 80s in Alabama. White people were dangerous. I started school during the time of integration. It was bad. Even the teachers, Principals, School Board was bad. They didn't want to teach us and they were mean. Most of them. We used to get chased home by trucks of white boys and girl, stuff thrown at us walking down the street, we couldn't walk or ride our bikes through white neighborhoods. Dogs would get get sic on us. This was happening in the 80s. Grown white men would tell us to get out of there neighborhood. I get so upset with people today that are ignorant to what my parents went through,what we went through.

Bring him to the show

❤ that segment was so powerful. I am 65 and I remember going to my uncles house with my father and my uncle was driving and we passed a Chevrolet Impala with the letters KKK on the side and I remember my father freaking out and the fear in his eye was undescribable I remember that like it was yesterday this was in Virginia very well. This was in 1968, when people tell me to forget about it or try to push it under the rug or tell me that was so long ago think again. Reggie was powerful.

Makes me proud that Reggie told his story and The great Jim Brown (RIP) telling his story about civil rights and social justice. Glad you guys are continuing to tell the truth.

We lost Jim Brown and Bill Russell. Thank God we still have Mr. October to tell us these horrific stories he went thru and what many FBA'S had and are still going thru white supremacy today!

Reggie was very disliked during his playing days because he was unapologetically black and transparent. Cocky as hell, too as a player! He's always had a lot to say on topics that make whyppl uncomfortable. He'd be a great tell-it-like-it-is & was guest.

Kudos to Reggie Jackson for his honesty. My dad grew up in the south & was in military. It was bad. Hats off to Reggie Jackson, Bill Russell, Jackie Robinson.

To me watching and listening to Reggie Jackson, after all these years the emotions of that era still has an effect on him.

I'm glad Mr Jackson talked about it. Being the 1st ___ is often romanticized while the prejudices you face get to be nameless faces. No one ever admits to the hatred and cruelty they inflicted...

Reggie used his platform to address a wrong in society he had to face, and even though the situation improved for him in MLB , it didn't change as much for the majority of Black people in society. They weren't protected by billionaire team owners and their influence, but it shouldn't have taken that for Black people to live in society with all rights guaranteed by the constitution. Thx you Reggie for not forgetting your history and people and exposing the hypocrisy to those who either don't know or don't care. When Colin Kaepernick spoke up about this same hypocrisy, team owners retaliated against him. Politicians, owners , ignorant fans, and many in the media tried to create an atmosphere of sports without politics, even though they were contributing to the presidential campaign of the most racist, corrupt, and divisive politician who did nothing to improve the police Brutality and killing of unarmed Black men, women, and children. That is why athletes use their platforms to address what inequities exist in society and give a voice to those who are not listened to. Thank you all!!

Just the other day I experienced racism. It’s definitely still alive and active in the police force in Florida.

When Reggie mentioned having allies that stood up for him was the realest part, i have so much more respect for Rollie Fingers, Dave Duncan

I lived through those times as well. I am a 80 year old retired military and retired federal government employee. I was stationed in Montgomery, Alabama 1968 after having served a year in Vietnam. Stated succinctly, the hatreds towards blacks and disrespect was egregious back then, Not just there in Alabama, rather, it was a constant nationally. When. Over the years, when I discussed racism with our grandchildren it became quite apparent how the true history of America is convoluted and tarnished by racist white ideology. Hatred, indifference, remains to be the life blood that courses throughput thus country and globally as well.

Sir, you don’t need to be sad for Reggie Jackson. He like yourself and me, is his OWN man and facing the hate we face, just makes us better men! Yes, he is Mr. October. Thank you and your guests for talking about the interview and for keeping it real! ✊🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾✌🏾🙏🏾

Respect!

Man, Mr. October make me cry.. this shit still happens in own America. 😢

My dad was born in 1908, he was 57 years old when the Civil Rights Act was passed. I can’t imagine being told that your rights were violated still 2-3 years later. My dad and my sports legends from those times and the men and women before them were stronger people than we could ever imagine. Thank you for your sacrifice and bravery.

Jason Whitlock ain't trying to hear any of this real talk.

You guys should invite him on the Pivot!

Watching Reggie talk about the prejudice he faced while playing made me think of my dad telling me the story when he was in the military and was told he wasn’t allowed in a restaurant to eat with his fellow army buddies bc he was black. He said his buddies wanted to trash the place and he told them don’t do it. It wasn’t worth it!! So none is them are there. He served this country in the army. Not by choice bc he was drafted and came back home to the same prejudice he left!! It’s sad to listen to but it is our reality!! 🖤💛💜

Bravo, Gentlemen! This was a fantastic conversation. As a baby boomer, each of you is spot on in your analysis of Reggie Jackson's treatment and sacrifices. Had he NOT shared some of his experiences, the world would have never known...

It’s not about the athleticism of Robinson and others, it’s a matter of character.

Awesome job RC.

Respect!! He had to cocky..growing up playing baseball being call " n""ga every day...takes a mental aspect on anybody.....give reggie jackson his flowers 🌺

Reggie is concerned at the state of this country. He’s seeing the same things happening again. You can’t deny our history. No one benefits from lying. Thank you Mr. Jackson!✊🏾

His answer was super important. He was a boyhood Hero. FYI they tried to paint him has arrogant, difficult and egotistical. Respect to the Goat.

Reggie is cut from the same cloth as Bill Russell, Jim Brown, Kareem Abdul Jabbar etc. he says what he feels, either you agree with him or you don't, if you don't, so what. None of that Field of Dreams stuff they were expecting. Respect to Mr. Jackson.

What those players went thru was hard especially jackie Robinson

American history. Not French history. Not Russian history. Not Chinese history but American history.

Now people understand why Reggie didn't let Billy Martin walk all over him

I appreciate this platform it’s informative for the younger generation and many who are unaware of recent history . I am 71 and very proud of the vital work that you do THANK YOU ¥

Byron Donalds, if you have any questions about the Jim Crow era, please call Reggie Jackson. You need to hear the truth.

Outstanding dialogue gentlemen👏🏾

Channing was spot on with his assessment. The amount of strength that you have to have survive that is immense. I love that Reggie shared that story and his experiences.

Mr October is from Philly aka Cheltenham PA .he is tough as they come.

Real talk

Thanks for standing tall Mr Jackson. 😎

Reggie spoke the truth, the real history, not to be a victim but to be a reminder so we don't sit back and let it happen again.

Reggie was 💯Og speaking truth

Bring Reggie to Pivot

It was hard for hispanic players also. My cousin Victor Pellot was a baseball player in America also in the 60s and was also treated in a racist way. He finally left the league and went back to Puerto Rico.

You nailed it fellas respect to our van guard

My dad told me the story about Bear Bryant when I was a kid (I'm 56 now), which is why I never liked Alabama Football. The other day, he told me a story about changing buses in Alabama when coming back from basic training (He's from Camphill, AL). He said he experienced having to sit on the back of the bus. He said he didn't have to go on that day because he was wearing his Army Greens. I thank Mr. Jackson for his story...

My mother rode the voter registration bus down to Mississippi. They were stopped and chased by the Klan more than once.

I love everything you guys do! Can you guys interview Reggie Jackson and other athletes and people that can speak on their experiences, for the younger generation and people that don’t know? That would be so dope! Thanks

Let's do more than talk about the power of Mr. Jackson's comments. Every young person needs to listen to Mr. Jackson's interview and feel his pain. Send that link to every young person you know. They need to know what is at risk in today's climate. Let's get our young men and women registered to vote and get them to the polls in November. At 69 years old, it saddens me to see how quickly and how easily our "progress" is being chipped away bit by bit.

Great show. I'm 57 and because of the racial crap I experienced as a young kid playing sports...watchng what my relatives went through.....I'm still tarnished by those racial experiences; I do not trust most white people and I do not have any white friends. It's too late for me to change. But good luck to y'all. Two American presidents....who is "less" evil? Who is the "most" presidential? Neither! Man, I'm not even voting anymore. I gave up on "the American dream". Can care less. Y'all can have that country. I left 10 years ago. BEST decision I ever made.

Great conversation

REGGIE JACKSON demonstrating much needed MANHOOD for OUR NATION. Jordan should learn.

Good take guys. Shout out to Reggie Jackson for speaking truth, and for speaking the truth about racism and discrimination you faced while playing for the Yankees. Shout out to the white folks who stood up against racism; from back in the day to now. We the black community acknowledge, and appreciate y’all for standing up against segregation, hatefulness, and discrimination. ✊🏿

Jackie Robinson was a Alpha dog that had to take that mess so others could follow. I believed that stress took him to a early grave.

JOHN McNamara was a 1st generation IRISH IMMIGRANT, that explains a lot. Thank you, John for being a HUEMAN being when Reggie needed someone like you.

Well done guys.

I hope you could get Reggie Jackson on your podcast.

The people who fought for and with Reggie and others are heroes also. It shows not everyone support the racist despicable behavior but it important to ensure that those who promote racism need to be called out, revealed in plain light and defeated especially in positions of power. Shame on you if you let go on and do nothing. Evil thrive when good men and women do nothing!

YALL BROTHAS PREACHING!!

I watched the DOC on Netflix. Reggie I remember him as a child. I’m from the south Bronx.

Reggie shut a lot of mouths up on his great play. One heck of a baseball player. Will never say I know how you feel, BS no one but the person themselves will ever know how they felt. Nuff said. Thanks Mr. October there will never be anyone like you in the field

As A Braves Fan Thank God For Rollie Fingers & Pee Wee Reese The OGs Of Baseball ⚾🔴🔵⚪🪓🐐

Yes we have made some progress, but we are still nowhere, where we need to be. I’m talking about ownership, front office and head coaching positions to say the least. We as Black People still have a long way to go.

I watched him return to Yankee stadium with Angels got a standing ovation when he hit a Homer. NOT just Mr. October he transcended greatness year around. Christian values were cast aside but he headbutted that shit.❤

Has it changed much! The thing that still troubled me is that i m a veteran and i can to tell you more than 12 black unarmered citizen have been killed at the hands of police officers. The United States is an unbelievable place to live but the treachery and stupidity challenges the love for this country! I heard an idiot say recently' if you dont like it here then leave'. I thought to myself ' i bet she couldnt name 12 Mexicans that have been killed unarmered'. Yes there are a few but humor me and address that question in your community.

Mabe because of those experiences it gave them that much more motivation to play at the highest levels

I was proud of Reggie. Jackson stated what he said he was unapologetic about who he is and it’s sad that today’s generation don’t have a clue Moore want a clue about those trailblazers who laid down and made sacrifices for them to make the money they make today take amongstthe days and asked him who Kirk flood was. I’ll be willing to bet you that none of them could tell you.

IT WAS ALSO IN THE 70'S AND 80'S

Just think about being a truck driver in the 70s and 80s ,you could buy fuel but no food, i faced this in a lot of truckstops.

I've read a couple of biographies from black athletes from 50's and 60's, so I have a pretty good knowledge of what they endured during that time. But what's shocking about Reggie's experience is that he came in a decent number of years later, so the expectation isn't that it would cease to happen; but that it wasn't so prevalent.

Alot of players back in the day was mad cause Jackie wasnt the best player to be the first to go to the Majors. Cause the best player back then was Josh Gibson & he had to play in Cuba to get good money😢

And we must remember Charlie Finley was the owner of, the Oakland As

It's still going on in a different form.

His experience was being victimized by racism. It’s sad that those experiences are not more vocalized from players of that era in all sports !!

It’s a shame that Reggie and other black players of that era endured so much hate and racism, only to see MLB almost completely devoid of black players today.

Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson! Reggie was also half puertorrican.

First thing first I am a black man. Alpha dog is someone's personality. He had a strong demeanor that didn't take any mess. When I was in the military we referred to men like thar as Alpha dogs. Do you research before you come at me.

I could not friend someone that called me a N..boy!🇯🇲

Baseball is the best sport...there are so many real stories about baseball being played the pioneer sport for everything that is American culture and there are so many players that can probably tell thousands of interesting and even amazing stories for ever...imagine what this story has done to us and it is essentially not even the worst...Jackie, Satchel, Henry Aaron and probably the white players that were on the right side of history helping the black ball players probably have stories that will make us cry and drop our jaws. Football has been trash with racism, Hockey has been perhaps the least trash but they have had many issues with racism and basketball has been trash as well....

Reggie Jackson tells a story, but you have people like Ernie banks, Roberto Clemente, Frank Robinson, Hank, Aaron, Kurt, flood curt flood tells a story about when he was in a minor leagues. They had a doubleheader, and he wanted to get his uniform washed, and they had to take it across town because it can be washed with the other players. So, just like in the Pipeline business, the chemical business is the same way I still have to deal with it every single day somebody’s perception I think you might be yelling at somebody, but you’re not. He’s just being stern.

We still get hung.. they call it suicide.

I'm 77 loved sports all my life and watched all the great men murdered in the 60's went to Vietnam and later got caught up in being a carpenter (50 years) chasing women drinking beer during the 70's and never had a clue that this kind of racial hatred was everywhere . I mean I would hear shit talk now and then but ... damn it's so so wrong

We have trauma and scars. Our everyday experiences that are non American become scars. There is no such thing as being a Victim the scars remain. Our social and Human capital has been trivialized for decades. Their is a value and untold cost that only a certain type of people gets valued for.

Some people want to say racism is over. Reggie was traumatized. You could hear it in his voice. He probably has nightmares about the things that happen to him. Why are people saying reparations are not needed. A whole race of people has been traumatized for decades.

What was not said is that the people who treated Reggie wrongly are still alive too. Be vigilant.

My dad tells me often how when he returned from Europe while in the military in the early 60’s he was with a white service member. They walked into a restaurant in their uniforms and was told, I can serve the white man but N--er I can’t serve you! You’re gonna wanna get out before the sheriff and his deputies show up! Welcome to America. Make America Great Again?!?? When and where was America great?!?

Imagine calling the purest HUMANS on EARTH SUB-HUMAN! STRANGE!

I had great women friends who were glad to get away from Birmingham Alabama.

Young men. You have to understand, that the reason whyppl fought so hard to keep blacks out of major sports was because they KNEW, given a LEVEL PLAYING FIELD that God's Chosen would rise to the VERY top. And they would be left on the sidelines to merely TALK and report on what the Chosen are accomplishing. If you don't believe those statements, take a look at any NFL or NBA game today. All white squads would be as popular as women's professional basketball. If they bring Little League Baseball back to the hood, you will have similar RESULTS. THEY KNOW THAT, TOO. Parenthetically, perhaps we should have ALL black umpires because they probably would not call a STRIKE a Ball and a BALL a Strike. Maddening!!!

A very famous AAA Black player who played in Richmond Virginia could not stay at the white hotel

I hope some of these black conservatives are listening to this show.