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Ten O'Clock News (1988-01-18)
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Celtics fans and players react to Jimmy the Greek's racist remarks about "breeding" of blacks to be superior athletes but not managers. reporter: GeorgeChristy George reports on racist remarks made by Jimmy "the Greek" Snyder on national television. George notes that Snyder made offensive remarks about the superiority of African American athletes and their lack of qualifications for management positions. George's report includes footage of Snyder making the remarks on television. George reviews the controversy surrounding the remarks, which led up to Snyder being fired by CBS. George's report includes footage of Jesse Jackson (African American political leader), Al Campanis (General Manager, Los Angeles Dodgers) and Brent Musberger (CBS Sports). George's report features footage from interviews with fans and athletes about Snyders comments and about African American coaches and managers in professional sports. Hank Finkel (radio commentator), Mark Acres (Boston Celtics), Dennis Johnson (Boston Celtics), and K.C. Jones (Boston Celtics) are interviewed. George notes that professional sports leagues need to improve their record of hiring African American managers and coaches.This editi…
Directors & creators
WGBH
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Jimmy the Greek Snyder, George Christy, Jesse Jackson, Al Campanis, Brent Musburger, Hank Finkel, Mark Acres, Dennis Johnson, K.C. Jones, Bernie Bickerstaff, Henry Hampton, Martin Luther King Jr., WGBH, CBS, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Super Sonics, Boston University, Boston Garden, racism in sports, African American coaches, sports management, professional sports, racial stereotypes, Civil War, campus activism
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