Reggie Smith on Civil Rights, Labor Battles, and the Rise of the MLBPA

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Reggie Smith on Civil Rights, Labor Battles, and the Rise of the MLBPA

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Seven-time All-Star and 1981 World Series champion Reggie Smith joins Stitch x Stitch for a powerful, firsthand look at baseball’s labor history and the civil rights struggles woven into his early career. From confronting racism in minor league towns to absorbing the lessons he learned from Marvin Miller, Jackie Robinson and other influential figures, Smith explains how his experiences shaped his commitment to the MLBPA and the advancement of Players who would come after him.

Chapters

(00:00:05) - Reggie Smith on the Baseball Players Association
(00:05:38) - Reggie Smith on Jackie Robinson
(00:11:47) - Marvin Davis on the Baseball Players' Union
(00:17:17) - Being a player rep is an honour
(00:18:16) - Tommy John on the Strike of 1972
(00:26:57) - Reggie Smith on Kurt Flood's Reserve Clause Challenge

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