Baseball great Reggie Jackson opens up on TV about racism he faced as a player

BRONX, NY - 1968: Reggie Jackson of the Oakland Athletics poses an action portrait at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York in 1968. (Photo by Louis Requena /MLB via Getty Images)

The baseball Hall of Famer spoke on a panel for a Negro League tribute game, saying he wouldn't wish his racism experiences on anyone. “They would point at me and say 'the n***** can't eat here.’ ”

(Image credit: (Photo by Louis Requena /MLB via Getty Images))



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