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Kerry Wood: black Cubs players got racist hate mail
Kerry Wood: black Cubs players got racist hate mail
There was a lot of scoffing at Milton Bradley when he and his family suggested that his difficulties in Chicago this season were due in part to racist fans and preschools and what have you. But while it may still...
How Come No One Believes Racism Exists Until a White Guy Says It Does? [Cubs Fan Edition]
How Come No One Believes Racism Exists Until a White Guy Says It Does? [Cubs Fan Edition]
notqualifiedtocomment.com — Cubs fans are racist. We have heard it time and again from many different sources, although all of them have been African-American until now. In recent years Dusty Baker, Latroy Hawkins, Jacque Jones, and now Milton Bradley claimed to have received racist hate mail and racist taunts in the ... (more) How Come No One Believes Racism Exists Until a White Guy ...
Kerry Wood says some African-American Cubs teammates received hate mail - ESPN Chicago
sports.espn.go.com — Cleveland Indians closer and ex-Cubs ace Kerry Wood didn't dismiss the notion that Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley and other African-American players may have experienced racial insensitivity during their time in Chicago. "I know just from the ... (more) Kerry Wood says some African-American Cubs teammates ...
Wells swap 'has legs'
torontosun.com — It's not a match made in heaven. In fact, it is quite the opposite. The Chicago Cubs would like to -- have to -- deal disgruntled outfielder Milton Bradley. And one player they are eyeing as a target destination is the Blue Jays, with centre fielder ... (more) Wells swap 'has legs'
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My Morning in Exile
The Hardball Times — ... There are a lot of ignorant and disturbed people in Chicago. In unrelated news, some idiot racists send hate mail to black Cubs' players. ...

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