HOFer Reggie Jackson Talks About The Racism He Experienced In Birmingham 

Props to the producers and players for shutting up and letting Reggie cook. Powerful stuff.

Reggie wasn’t preaching. He was speaking the truth about his experience

*Before someone says it...this is NOT VICTIMHOOD...This was HIS EXPERIENCE!*

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Reggie Raw They wasn’t ready

We act like it’s ancient history, it’s not.

Networks will not invite Reggie to any more events. Thanks, Reggie, for reminding us of the struggles of African Americans in this USA

The one and only Reggie Jackson! Spitting some "Critical Race Facts".

Don’t ever let em forget what they did Reggie✊🏾💪🏾

REAL AMERICANS!! 🇺🇸 Johnny McNamara, Rollie Fingers, Dave Duncan, Joe & Sharon Rudy

So glad they let him speak, without interrupting

Listening to Reggie talk it reminded me of when Hank Aaron was going for the home run record in the 70s, when I was a child. I was so excited and so happy at the time, but I had no idea what he was actually going through and the racism he was dealing with… it wasn’t until the last decade or so that I found out what he was dealing with, and heard his stories about all the hate and the hate mail and death threats he was receiving..

That was powerful and painful

When was America great? Asking for a friend.

Talk yo shit Mr. Jackson. Say it louder for the people in the back.

I couldn't imagine what he went through. What a strong person much respect to Reggie

MAGA doesn't want anyone to talk about this history.

Reggie Jackson is a real Black Man

Reggie Jackson wasn't preaching. He was explaining what he experienced when he was in Birmingham when it was segregated. Unfortunately, that part of American History was very painful. Yes, segregation is over, but we are still dealing with racism, and bigotry.

That's the second time Reggie Jackson has shocked me with greatness out of nowhere. My first experience with baseball when I came here in 1977, was watching him hit those three famous homers in the WS. I thought everyone would hit homers all the time....I learned just how special that was as the years have gone by. And now this. Wow.

This was too real. 💪🏾 Kudos Reggie. Real life Green Book.

Reggie giving notes about what the word ally is supposed to mean. Not about posts and likes, it's about walking out side by side as a team even when you are as tired or hungry as it gets, even when the threats turn towards you just because you're walking too. In a sport that holds its history in higher esteem than any other, this history lesson is one of the best, goes way beyond statkeeping. It's crazy these pioneers had to go through this and are still alive to tell the tales today. Reggie did try to kill the Queen tho. Some of us haven't forgotten 😅

Thank you Mr. Jackson a true American Hero .!!! I could never say thank you enough .!!!

Who can hear this, anyone with a heart regardless of race, and not feel sick to your stomach? The country has came a long way but there is still a long way to go.

MR JACKSON I LOVE AN RESPECT U 🙏 FOR NOT FORGETTING THE PAST AN IF ONE DO YOUR DOOMED TO REPEAT IT .GREAT MAN HOF

Thank you, Reggie, for saying what many players of all backgrounds were afraid to say for years on a broadcast! Calling names is so important because those evil people legacies are flawed!

Those weren't Reggie s words, those were the words said to him. Everyone should watch this .I think he caught A-Rod and Jeter off guard, but it had to be said on behalf of all the Black players who played in that era. A cold hard history lesson for all of us, from a great man.

I can appreciate what he is saying I played baseball in college in the northern US and in the spring we would travel down south to play for 2 weeks. I had to ride with the coaches as I was the only black player on the team. We did not go into any restaurants, and could not stay at certain hotels, We used bathrooms at rest areas along the interstate I did experience some of that in the 70's Also when I began working in the court system, many of the judges would make racist comments along with others. Was a terrible time especially when you are a younger black person during those day. Very hurtful Thank God I am here still through those horrible times

Thanks for posting. The truth bomb this country needs. It's apparent that Reggie Jackson is taking the mantle of "the greatest living MLB player."

F’ing awesome truth bomb from Reggie with those FOX guys sitting there stunned.

As a Black man, I am proud that Reggie Jackson answered this question with dignity and honesty. Racism hasn’t changed!!! It’ll never change! Just because we can go to McDonald’s, Chick Fil A or Texas Roadhouse, it doesn’t mean we’ve been accepted. We’ll never be accepted. But ask yourself Black brothers and sisters, who the “L” needs their acceptance? We don’t. We’ve had to fend for ourselves since the first slaves ships were docked here. And will have to do so until God parts the skies and His Son, Jesus, The Christ makes His grand entrance. His is the only acceptance we will ever need!!! ✌🏾🫶🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾✊🏾🙏🏾

😢man they don’t understand the raw ness this was real killing innocent black people over hatred because the color of your skin & that you where great too

We need more of these voices heard by everyone

I absolutely love this man....he hurt my dodgers in the world series but he is a treasure. Now you know why he did the stuff he did, it was a middle finger to yt america and I absolutely admire Reggie

This is why black history needs to be taught in classrooms throughout America. Black history is American history and should be taught alongside American history.

Reggie is total CLASS!

The 1970’s was only 50 years ago. Let that sink in for a second. My parents are older than that. Unbelievably sad and I’m so sorry that you had to experience that.

I living history lesson. Take note.

This is why black people hate when others say “get over racism/slavery, that was before your time.” Not realizing the pain and trauma that our parents/grandparents went through. They’re still alive today, we’re not that far removed from those times.

Yep some good ole red white and blue history for that patriotic azz.

THANK GOD FOR REGGIE❤❤❤!!!! Like the Late Great poet from Brooklyn said! AND IF YOU DONT KNOW NOW YOU KNOW _____ RIP BIGGIE ☝️🙏🏽☝️🙏🏽

Reggie Jackson. Such a horrifying story but TRUTH. RJ is an inspiring courageous man to share this. Thank you Hall of Fame Legend, and hero, Reggie Jackson!

and props to mr.finley.

Great history lesson...but sad this this video has received so few likes. People don't like the truth of America thrust up in their faces. You can burn or remove a book, but memories like this never go away.

What he's talking about was not that long ago. What angers me most about this segment is that people like the one broadcaster there who says, "wow, that's unbelievable!" I mean, what the hell do people think it was like? Not to necessary pick on that dude because I'm sure he meant well but I mean, yeah, black people have and continue to experience horrific racism in the US. It's as bad if not worse than you can every imagine, and your fellow Americans did that.

This is what mlb didnt want to hear. Celebrate you brothers but dont talk about the GOD awful racism. Good for you reggie. Speaking the truth.

2:32 This was so real. Truth bombing the stage. 3:03 Reggie Jackson Mr. October ⭐🙏🏾⭐👑 They were not ready for this.

Reggie is just telling the truth, he went through hell, but you need good people on both sides to make this work.

part of the black experience/minority experience here in the states is that little laugh Jackson, Papi, Jeter, and A-Rod shared at the end.

Reggie pulled no punches… props to him

Mr October hits the truth out of the park. Thank you Sir.

As a white man, it really is a shame Reggie had to endure this. It is a good illustration of how far we have come in this country since then as something like this experience he detailed happening today would be incredibly shocking. We still have room to improve in this area for sure as I believe people should be judged only on their character. People need each other, regardless or race or ethnicity, we are stronger together.

I kept hearing how much of an asshole he was but those people would never talk about the reason why, I think he did in this clip

Truth on Fox of all networks , you go Reggie your WOKE ! 💯🤔👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

This was just 50 years ago !! 😢

Fox News will never report on this or have him on.

Will espn or patMcAssphee talk about this?? Calling out: Skunk van pelt Kkkris Bergman Mike greeny Stinking ass Smiff Wilbon cornhighser

It is so easy for a person of color today, to assume what they would have done had they reacted in the face of such monstrous racsim back in that era. My mom who grew up in those times down in the south always told us boys "you have no kdea what it was like unless you went thru it and experienced it for yourself". I think it is safe to say that we know how Reggie Jackson would have reacted back then!

I’ve been a BLACK MAN for over 3 scores and a decade. From college thru Post Doctorate training I experienced many similarities to Reggie. And now we have MAWA 😮😡 The battle ✊🏿must continue.

I am honestly so surprised Fox didn't cut him off. Really amazing testimony and you can tell it wasn't rehearsed in any way. His combination of anger and weariness speaks so much and it really cuts against the usual polished corporate toxically positive bs you hear from other athletes. So great to hear one of my childhood heroes speaking out like this.

It was nice to hear his manager & teammates of KC/Oakland A's supported him.

God Bless you Reggie... you are one tough dude with a lotta heart..... and what a player.. GOAT Land

I was never a Reggie Jackson fan because he played for the wrong teams, the A's in the American West then the Yankees, I'm a Rangers fan. Well, THAT changed today.

Absolute raw, truth. What an irony that FOX Sports broadcasts this while FOX News exists to further the ideology that Reggie spoke about.

FAUX executives were like 😬.... had no idea big Reg went thru all that... imagine what Jackie done seen

There is racism everywhere, but it seems like it is more concentrated in the South. Of course that is because of the Civil War and most of those states seceding from the union back in the 19th century. So many great players went through that negative, aggressive behavior from narrow minded, ignorant racists and still had to play for them. It is awful and honestly, it is still like that to this day. It may be somewhat muted now but it still exists. That is one of the reasons I left the South because it is so many racists down there and it will never change. They are the most terrible bunch of people to deal with because their aversion and hatred for you is based on something that is a twisted and irrational idea in their own mind that is only based on your skin color. It has nothing to do with what kind of person you are. That is basically what racism is. It is a negative and irrational feeling towards a person based on skin color that allows one to manufacture and believe illogical ideas about others that are not true. I wish that such a special tribute to Willie Mays did not have to take place in the cradle of bigotry. It seems that Mr. Reggie Jackson still has PTSD about his experience. To be treated in such a way has a long lasting affect to the psyche for sure.

a lot of people did not like him but he was always one of my favorites. Thanks for your sacrifices.

Those same ppl that were giving RJ hell taught that to their children who taught that to their children….who taught that to their children….so on and so on and here we are today , game of life hasn’t changed just the players.

So great! speaking the truth

Sometimes the hurt comes out. Good for Reggie.

I think this will be a pretty memorable speech for years to come and Reggie did all African Americans a true service giving the world another cold plunge reminder of the hardship they endured, through which they certainly didn’t look at themselves as some heroic and historic figure.

That’s a REAL MAN, don’t matter THE COLOR.

Keeping it real

I've always loved Reggie Jackson. Sad to hear this.

I bet there are people saying “I’m sure that kinda stuff never happened” very powerful

they dont know how to react to what he said on air. "think you for sharing that" they were thinking everything is rosy and happy see? as if none of that stuff every happened. lets just talk about the celebration.

Thank you, Mr. Jackson and to the people who stood up and with you for what was right!

Glad Reggie told the truth of that era . Those time were never bright & shiny

They thought he was going to shuck and jive like Billy D did recently...😂 RJ hit this one out the park!

😂😂😂 Reggie Uncut

This is what they mean when they say “Make America Great Again.”

Reggie Jackson is from the Philadelphia area and he never had time for any of that nonsense.

In comparison to what he had to go through coming up from the minor leagues and even in his earliest days in the majors, in retrospect, his days with the Yankees were a cakewalk.

Heavy

Reggie is speaking of the "Again" part in MAGA. This is where they want to take us back to. Listen and Learn...

This is the great version of America they want us to get back to.

Jim Crow Redlining and the Black codes never ended!

And they wonder why we angry

True MAGA History of the 20th Century. God Bless Reggie Jackson, All-American.

WOW, that was POWERFUL and SAD at the same time! It is 2024, and we still have people who want to revert back to those days! Why? Their insecurities, since they feel insecure. They want company, so they lie about EVERYTHING to get people to join them so they can feel Superior after they have lied and recruited a bunch of people who really don't know why they are there! Who are these people? MAGA, that is who! I'm not trying to preach to ya. I'm telling you what God loves and that's the truth.

Thanks be to GOD for you Dear Brother and your Wife and Family and Manager and Team be Blessed 😇🙏🙏😇🙏❤

Reggie said he was too physical and would’ve put hands on them racists playing with him. I’m glad they let him cook.

Vote blue in honor of those players.

I wish I'd heard *this* Reggie earlier on instead of, or even in addition to, his "The Magnitude of Me" braggadocio. Much needed reminder of what was going on in the society around Rickwood Field in that era.

Go on you sir. Call it like it is. I am tired of bigots hidding their true selves. If they need psychological help, let them get it. If they do not it. Shame them.

This is the number one reason why the United States should stop playing World Police around the world. A country with dark history and as much blood as in this country hurting innocent people should not be allowed to preach to anybody about what's right and wrong.

If you want racism to spread even further vote Trump!

Props to Reggie for relating his personal experiences...but...it also was so Reggie to turn a tribute to Willie Mays into something all about...Reggie.

"Would've saw me in a oak tree" Growing up in a world knowing that , seeing THAT . Around people who didn't , don't & won't acknowledge THAT

Down with MAGA!!!