Buck O'Neil, Baseball Ambassador

Buck O'Neil was the consummate ambassador for baseball. Never harbored a grudge, never once expressed bitterness over the racism that kept him out of the Major Leagues. Inexplicably overlooked for induction by the Hall of Fame. He will be sorely missed.

ESPN.com - MLB - Former Negro Leaguer O'Neil dies

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