First time since 1950 that no U.S.-born Black players in this World Series!
 

Interesting article. I grew up when Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks (never made the series), Bob Gibson, etc., were dominant players. According to the article, baseball is too expensive now. Although you always read about kids from the Caribbean - who are in extreme poverty - making it to the major leagues.

No Black players expected in World Series, a 1st since 1950

So on another note how many NHL hockey players are US born?

Certainly an interesting statistic and sad state of affairs.

Unfortunately, today's politically correct environments, prohibits legitimate speculation as to why this is the case. The politically correct will sweep it under the rug and blame it on the sport being "too expensive" or "too exclusive" ... instead of seeing it for what it is.

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A few are usually from Minnesota. I doubt any are from the "Sun Belt".:icon_wink:

I thought we weren't supposed to notice the color of a person's skin. There goes the media, trying to keep that racism fire burning.

These days quite a few US born hockey players. Even my SIL plays in an amateur league

According to this, there are 206 NHL players born in the USA.

Active American NHL Players ‑ All-Time Stats

Nearly all top American sprinters are black.
Practically every top American swimmer is white.
Definitely more black NFL players.
As the old saying goes "Horses for Courses.
Why make a racial issue out of it?

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Jus a pot stirring post.

I think that for whatever reason most black children grow up playing football and basketball. They like what they like and nothing wrong with it.

Tiger Woods sure made a big impact on how golf is seen through his many achievements in that sport.

It does have something to do with the opportunities that are available. I have heard that hockey is one of the most expensive as far as all the equipment that is required.

To clarify, Tiger Woods refers to himself as "cablinasian", not black.

For whatever reason, Latins have replaced black players in major league baseball. Blacks seem to prefer basketball and football.

Baseball requires less expensive stuff than football so not sure that applies totally.