Who was Ted Strong, the man Buck O'Neil called "the greatest athlete he ever saw?" Find out, as Hall of Famer Dave Winfield joins Bob Kendrick (40:25) to talk about his admiration of the Negro Leagues, his career, his multi-sport background, and the legacy of former Negro Leaguer and Harlem Globetrotter Ted Strong (48:25). Plus, Bob breaks down the lengthy crossover history of Negro Leaguers who became basketball stars (0:55), and biographer Sherman Jenkins stops by to talk about the life and lasting impact of the great Ted Strong (14:19).
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To learn more about Ted Strong, check out "Ted Strong Jr: The Untold Story of an Original Harlem Globetrotter and Negro Leagues All-Star" by Sherman Jenkins - http://www.tedstrongjr.com