John "Buck" O'Neil - Reflecting on Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson and hanging out with some of the greatest musicians of the Negro League era.
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KC Monarchs player/manager John "Buck" O'Neil talks about hanging out with some of the most famous musicians and entertainers of the Negro League era including: Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Lena Horne, Charlie Parker and others including country music superstar Charlie Pride who played with the Memphis Red Sox. Also a VERY FUNNY story about how Buck got his nickname "Nancy" from Satchel Paige! Enjoy and.....PLAY BALL!!
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