Comments on: Only the Ball Was White

By: Tamara

Tamara — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:37:01 +0000

I don't know the bloggers race, but the tounge in cheek "Forces whitey" statement ahowa a sign of ignorance. If this author is correct, I am sure his research was not motivated by a need to remove 700 or so home runs from Caucasians or whitey as you put it. If anything, it is another example of race in america. Would Babe Ruth had been as beloved had he not passed as a white man? No. He wouldn't have even been accepted. The interesting story, the one we well never know, is that of his conscience, his inner struggles, his twoness, etc.

By: Who cares?

Who cares? — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:51:25 +0000

And it matters because...

By: Truth B Known

Truth B Known — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:14:35 +0000

Have you really looked at the Bambino's features? Broad nose, fluted nostrils. Size and strength beyond any other athlete of his time. Probably had mixture of race in him.

He has a living grand-daughter or great grand-daughter, who could have her DNA tested.

This is not a bad thing unless "racial hatred" or "racial purity" is your bag.

My prediction: by 2050 (if the planet survives), the number of Hispanics in the top ten home run hitters in Major League baseball will be around 5.

Change is good in sports and in politics. Have a happy 2008.

By: Grumpy

Grumpy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:37:37 +0000

Should be an easy enough DNA test with all the technology we have now. Let the truth speak for itself. Won't change anything anyway...

By: Reid

Reid — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:31:53 +0000

Babe Ruth black?! No way. Next thing you'll tell us Troy O'Leary isn't Irish.

I know a Tipperary lad when I see them.