William Weinbaum

William (Willie) Weinbaum is an ESPN broadcast and digital journalist whose career highlights include co-producing the groundbreaking 1997 Outside the Lines special “Breaking the Line: Jackie Robinson’s legacy.” Robinson tops his list of figures from sports history he wishes he could have met for a meal, interviewed or (preferably) both.

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50 years ago, Major League Baseball stumbled before inducting Satchel Paige into the Hall of Fame

Even as it acknowledged one of the best pitchers ever, Cooperstown first tried out a version of ‘separate but equal’

By William Weinbaum

2 years ago Sports

Jackie Robinson After Hitting a Homer

A handshake from a white teammate signaled Jackie Robinson’s arrival in America’s game

George Shuba’s defining act as a ballplayer came in a minor league contest 75 years ago

By William Weinbaum

2 years ago Sports