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Feb. 20th – Darryl Strawberry : A Salute to Black History Baseball Heroes
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During his heyday, Darryl Strawberry was considered one of the most feared sluggers in the game. He won a World Series ring with the New York Mets and three more with the Yankees. He was the 1983 NL Rookie of the year and was voted into the All-Star Game eight straight times, from 1984 to 1991. A perfect blend of speed and power, Strawberry is one of just 34 players to hit at least 30 home runs and steal at least 30 bases in one season.
Did You Know:
Strawberry (along with Dwight Gooden) are the only players to have won a World Series with both the Yankees and Mets.
CC Celebrates Black History Month – The Pioneers of the Game of Baseball
Everyday for the month of February, CC will feature one of his baseball heroes as part of Black History month. Each one of the men had a profound effect on the game of baseball and was an inspiration to CC as he worked to become a Major League Baseball player.
To learn more about the rich tradition of African American players in baseball please visit here. To learn more about what Major League Baseball is doing to revive baseball in inner cities, please visit here.
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