Bob Kendrick Quotes


You learn what they had to endure to build this enterprise, but you also learn what an incredible enterprise they were able to sculpt out of the hardships of segregation. - Bob Kendrick


When they see images of guys like Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ernie Banks and Roy Campanella, whom they recognize as household major-league stars, and realize they came out of the Negro Leagues, all of a sudden that mindset changes. - Bob Kendrick


We would love everyone to come to Kansas City. - Bob Kendrick


This will provide a glimpse of what life was like in the Negro Leagues. - Bob Kendrick


Most people don't know these guys came out of the Negro Leagues, and those are some of the household names in Major League Baseball. That's just a sampling of the kind of talent that was present in the Negro Leagues. - Bob Kendrick


Literally, we're taking the story to the people. If you're of African American or Latin descent, this is like a Mecca. These are your roots. You don't play this game if not for these guys who played in the Negro League. - Bob Kendrick


It's a wonderful glimpse at something great that emerged from a difficult time in our society. For a great many of our visitors, they're walking in the door and getting their first look at something they didn't know anything about. It has been awe-inspiring for a lot of folks. - Bob Kendrick


I call it a barnstorming tour. Taking it to communities all over the country, introducing many folks to Negro Leagues baseball for the first time. - Bob Kendrick


He took it a whole lot better than I did; I'm still mad. - Bob Kendrick


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