Los Angeles Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts is headed to Cooperstown as a voice for a brand new exhibit.
Based on USA Right this moment, Roberts was invited to be a voice on the Baseball Corridor of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit, “The Souls of the Sport: Voices of Black Baseball.”
“I believe it’s going to be phenomenal for individuals to listen to and see this interactive exhibit. They requested me issues like what it was like being a Black participant, what was the expertise of being a Black supervisor, how the sport has modified, and the way we will have extra individuals of coloration enjoying baseball.
“I want I might have seen and met among the Negro League gamers. I’d have beloved to have a glass of wine and speak to Satchel Paige. He had a lot enjoyable, and was so dominant for therefore lengthy. A loopy competitor.
Dodgers Supervisor Dave Roberts by way of USA Right this moment
Becoming a member of Roberts as one other voice within the exhibit is Los Angeles Angels supervisor Ron Washington. Corridor of Famers Lee Smith, Andre Dawson, and Dave Winfield will even participate within the exhibit.
Corridor of Fame president Josh Rawitch informed Dodgers Nation that Roberts has already recorded his script for the exhibit.
The exhibit opens on Could 25 when Cooperstown hosts the Corridor of Fame East-West Basic: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues All-Star Sport.
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