Mark Gray goes “Black In The Day” to celebrate the MLBro superstars who helped put HBCU baseball on the map and produced All-Star careers in the Major Leagues; Hall of Famer Andre “Hawk” Dawson, quick stick speedster and multiple Gold Glove outfielder Marquis Grissom and Vince Coleman, one of the greatest base stealers in MLB history.
Mark Gray goes “Black In The Day” to celebrate HBCU legend, World Champion and stolen base pioneer Lou Brock, who was the ultimate MLBbro party starter.
Mark Gray goes Black In The Day to remember a MLBbro pioneer, umpire Emmet Ashford. Ashford became the first Black man to umpire an MLB game in 1966 and he was undeniably attached to his culture when executing his task.
Mark Gray goes Black In The Days with former MLB player and longtime Chicago White Sox executive Ken Williams.
Mark Gray goes Black in the Day with former MLB pitcher Marvin Freeman who is also very active in MLB’s diversity and youth development programs.
Freeman pitched in 221 MLB games and for four teams (Braves, Phillies, Rockies, White Sox) over a 10-year career.
Black starting pitchers are rare in baseball. Marv had 78 career starts, which has led to a wealth of major league knowledge.
Marv played with the Braves in the 90s when they had the Soul Patrol, Back when a Black face on the field and in the dugout and int he stands in the ATL was common.