On this special episode of Parney Time, Parney and Cheats take a trip through baseball history with one of the game's greatest storytellers: Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Bob shares his incredible journey to the museum, the passion that drives his mission, and why preserving the stories of the Negro Leagues remains as important today as ever. Along the way, he brings history to life through unforgettable stories about legendary players, larger-than-life personalities, and the people who helped shape America's pastime.

The conversation includes:

⚾ Bob's path to leading the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

⚾ The origins and mission of the museum

⚾ The iconic "Field of Legends" exhibit and Bob's favorite parts of the museum

⚾ How MLB The Show helped introduce a new generation of fans to Negro Leagues history

⚾ Richmond native Ray Dandridge and why some consider him the greatest third baseman to never play in Major League Baseball

⚾ Incredible stories about Buck O'Neil, the man who inspired Bob's lifelong mission

⚾ Why Monty Irvin may have been capable of breaking baseball's color barrier before Jackie Robinson

⚾ The Kansas City Monarchs, Indianapolis Clowns, and the Negro Leagues' lasting impact on the game

⚾ How Bob helped connect the Indianapolis Clowns with Jesse Cole and Banana Ball

⚾ Some of the greatest nicknames in baseball history

⚾ Ichiro's admiration for Buck O'Neil and the Negro Leagues

⚾ Why the Negro Leagues story belongs to everyone and helped make baseball a truly global game

Filled with laughter, history, perspective, and some of the best storytelling you'll ever hear, this episode is a must-listen for baseball fans of every generation.

If you love baseball history, legendary characters, and the stories behind the game, you won't want to miss this conversation with Bob Kendrick.

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

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On this special episode of Parney Time, Parney and Cheats take a trip through baseball history with one of the game's greatest storytellers: Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Bob shares his incredible journey to the museum, the passion that drives his mission, and why preserving the stories of the Negro Leagues remains as important today as ever. Along the way, he brings history to life through unforgettable stories about legendary players, larger-than-life personalities, and the people who helped shape America's pastime.
The conversation includes:
⚾ Bob's path to leading the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
⚾ The origins and mission of the museum
⚾ The iconic "Field of Legends" exhibit and Bob's favorite parts of the museum
⚾ How MLB The Show helped introduce a new generation of fans to Negro Leagues history
⚾ Richmond native Ray Dandridge and why some consider him the greatest third baseman to never play in Major League Baseball
⚾ Incredible stories about Buck O'Neil, the man who inspired Bob's lifelong mission
⚾ Why Monty Irvin may have been capable of breaking baseball's color barrier before Jackie Robinson
⚾ The Kansas City Monarchs, Indianapolis Clowns, and the Negro Leagues' lasting impact on the game
⚾ How Bob helped connect the Indianapolis Clowns with Jesse Cole and Banana Ball
⚾ Some of the greatest nicknames in baseball history
⚾ Ichiro's admiration for Buck O'Neil and the Negro Leagues
⚾ Why the Negro Leagues story belongs to everyone and helped make baseball a truly global game
Filled with laughter, history, perspective, and some of the best storytelling you'll ever hear, this episode is a must-listen for baseball fans of every generation.
If you love baseball history, legendary characters, and the stories behind the game, you won't want to miss this conversation with Bob Kendrick.
This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: <a href="https://labellapc.com/">https://labellapc.com/</a>
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After spending the last 35+ years in minor league baseball, Todd "Parney" Parnell is peeling back the curtain to share the incredible memories, relationships, and captivating stories from his storied career on the Parney Time podcast.
Join Parney and the "Pub Club" every other week for authentic conversations, wild untold stories, life lessons, and a lineup of guest interviews that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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A Trip Through the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum with Bob Kendrick

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