We have all experienced the type of surprise when someone we hold in high esteem stumbles for some reason. After all, these are people we view as larger than life. Sam Lacy had a Hall of Fame career as a sports writer, but just like the rest of us, he had moments he would just […]
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Sam Lacy: ‘He Made a Difference’ – Part XVIII
Sam Lacy was a sports editor and columnist for the Afro-American Newspapers. In 1997, Sam was notified that he had been selected for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. It was a moment of pride for my Pop, and I have to admit my chest swelled a bit. Up until this point, he and […]
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Time to Move On
The incident between Ray Rice and his now-wife on an Atlantic City casino elevator has gotten more press than the crucifixion of Christ. I am sure that after listening to the reporting some of you are scratching your heads over the confusion. The one constant is the video. All of the stories and denials can’t […]
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The Other Side of the Coin
I hope I will be forgiven for once again moving the next chapter of “Sam Lacy – He Made a Difference” to the back burner. Before I get started, I want to make it clear that my job is not to take sides, but to make it clear that there are two sides to every […]
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Althea Gibson is Worth More than Just a Footnote
Althea Gibson Most Americans are aware of the Jackie Robinson story and, subsequently, Larry Doby being the first African Americans to break the color barrier of Major League Baseball. We follow the paths of Marion Motley and Jim Brown in football, but when it comes to tennis, we have some very short memories. When the […]
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Sam Lacy – “He Made a Difference” – Part XVI
In my last effort, I left you at Frostburg State University where Sam and two other fossils were entertaining the audience with tales of life in America, back in the Stone Age. On these trips, I was Sam’s designated driver and his roommate. We were always given a small suite or adjoining rooms. In this […]
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Sam Lacy: ‘He Made a Difference – Part XV’
Sam Lacy (AFRO Photo) In the effort of taking you through the journey of Sam Lacy, I find myself mixing tales of things I have shared, things I have witnessed and things he shared with me during some of our bonding times. One of my favorite tales of his journey came after his induction into […]
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Sam Lacy: He Made a Difference – Part XIV
There are a few people wondering when I would stop keeping them in suspense waiting for the next chapter in the life of Sam Lacy. Although the following is much to do about me, Sam emerges as the star of the show. It was Feb. 8, 1948, and I remember it well because it was […]
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‘This One’s for Me’
I am fortunate enough to have a reader I inherited from Sam Lacy as a fan. I listen to his critiques, and let them serve as a guideline for my subject matter. My recent question to him was, “Am I doing too much straying from ‘He made a Difference,’ and to my joy, he explained […]
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Sam Lacy: “He Made a Difference Back on Task”
I have been wondering how celebrities get along with the fans who are constantly trying to run their lives. I have about a dozen fans who have been loyal to me, and I sometimes have a battle with my ego over my popularity. Coming back to reality, I realize a dozen votes won’t get me […]
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‘Catch 22’
Before I get started, I would like to thank the folks who were following “He Made a Difference,” and I promise I will get back on task in my next effort. If you caught my venting in our last installment, you probably picked up on the hint that I have been in the hospital. My […]
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“It Ain’t Going to Change”: Sterling Flap Just Business as Usual for Media
For those of you who might have been looking for my efforts in our last publication, I must apologize. At the time I was busy roaming the corridors with my hospital gown flowing in the breeze. I stopped by our local hospital complaining of a tummy ache and left with a tummy tuck. While attempting […]