1954 Topps Aaron RC versus 1955 Topps Clemente RC

[begsu1013]

Originally Posted by Vintagevault13

I have lived in Atlanta/NE Georgia my entire life and I honestly can't recall hearing anything but admiration for Aaron. He has been a great ambassador for the city. I understand that his remarks in USA Today upset some people. I admit that I was bothered at the time as they seemed to paint with a very broad brush. I honestly don't think he meant the comment to be interpreted to include as many people as it seemed to implicate. With all that Aaron encountered chasing Ruth's record (racist hate mail, death threats), I think that he handled the situation with much grace and class. Many would have been much more bitter and turned their back on the city, team, and fans. He has done just the opposite as he has continued to be a vital part of the organization and community.

110%.

duffle bags upon duffle bags of hate mail and death threats solely for being black.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Imagine playing the outfield and going to bat wondering if maybe, just maybe, one of the people who had threatened to kill you at the ballpark was going to try it that day.

[ullmandds]

tough to blame any black man...especially one who played in the early days of integration, for being leary of the "white man"...like mohammed ali.

[irv]

Originally Posted by begsu1013

110%.

duffle bags upon duffle bags of hate mail and death threats solely for being black.

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Imagine playing the outfield and going to bat wondering if maybe, just maybe, one of the people who had threatened to kill you at the ballpark was going to try it that day.

I couldn't imagine what these guys, (Aaron and Robinson and a lot more) had to go through, and it even continues today, sadly

[stargell1]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

tough to blame any black man...especially one who played in the early days of integration to be very leary of the "white man"...like mohammed ali.

I suppose every racist has their own excuses.

[ALR-bishop]

The voice of experience ?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by stargell1

I suppose every racist has their own excuses.

You are more than welcome to say that. But per the rule at the top of every page and in bold letters, your full name needs to be next to it or you can edit out your comments. Nothing personal. thanks