Reggie Jackson recalls harrowing stories of racist abuse he suffered at Rickwood Field before historic MLB game: 'Coming back here is not easy'

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Reggie Jackson recalls harrowing stories of racist abuse he suffered at Rickwood Field before historic MLB game: 'Coming back here is not easy'

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Reggie Jackson was present at Rickwood Field on Thursday night as Willie Mays and other black baseball players were honored, and the Hall of Famer revealed some harrowing stories of the racist abuse he dealt with as a player. Jackson, who's most well-known for his time with the Kansas City/Oakland A's and the New York Yankees, spent a season with the Birmingham A's in the minors. And the 78-year-old admitted it was difficult being back at his former home stadium Rickwood, as he described the discrimination he used to face.
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