Drummed Into Me, Above All,

Having Grown Up In A Segregated Environment In The South I Know What It's Like To Be Stepped On, I Know What It's Like Also To See Some Black Hero Do Well In The Face Of Adversity.

It Is Not Just The More Talented Player Who Wins. Some Players May Try A Little Harder.

I Strongly Believe The Black Culture Spends Too Much Time, Energy And Effort Raising, Praising, And Teasing Our Black Children About The Dubious Glories Of Professional Sports.

There Is A Terrific Apprehension Among Some People That Blacks Will Take Over The Sport... It Will Create Problems Because Their Behavior, Speech And Dress Is Just A Completely Different Culture.

Fear Isn't An Excuse To Come To A Standstill. It's The Impetus To Step Up And Strike.