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1972-10-15, WRGB, 138 min.
- Joe Garagiola
- Jackie Robinson
- Joe Black
- Pee Wee Reese
- Curt Gowdy
- Dick Schapp
- Al Michaels
- Pat Hernan
- Ross Grimsley
- Jim Hunter
- Larry Doby
The Oakland A's make it two in a row over the Cincinnati Reds by winning game 2 of the 1972 World Series 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. Jim "Catfish" Hunter defeats Ross Grimsley as the A's take a 2-0 series lead. Includes pre-game show with Joe Garagiola. Prior to the game there is a special ceremony. Jackie Robinson is honored and throws out the first pitch. Many of his family, teammates and friends join Jackie on the field. Robinson speaks to the country for 65 seconds proclaiming that he would love to see one day a black manager in the major leagues. Robinson would pass away nine days later, October 24, 1972, at the age of 53. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Al Michaels. Includes post-game show and football scoreboard with Pat Hearn and Dick Schapp.
1977-08-15, WAST, 90 min.
- Howard Cosell
- Milton Berle
- Alan King
- Dick Gregory
- Bill Cosby
- Bob Gibson
- Jimmy Carter
- Lou Rawls
- George Plimpton
- Richie Havens
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Natalie Cole
- Jackie Jackson
- George Benson
- Al Green
- Chuck Mangione
- Larry Doby
- OJ Simpson
- Billy Paul
- Franco Harris
- Wilma Rudolph
- Ike Williams
- Alan Jackson
- Willie Mays
- O.J. Simpson
- Earl Monroe
- Lady Flash
- Joe Jackson
- Bill Bradley
- Charlie May
- Edward S. Temple
- Dick Night Trane Lane
- Chet Walker
- Miss Universe 1976
- Rina Messinger
The Fourth annual Black Athletes Hall of Fame Award presentation broadcast on ABC affiliate station WAST from 11:30pm to 1:00am. The award ceremony occurred on June 16, 1977 in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City. Honored sports figures, included Wilt Chamberlain, Ike Williams, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Larry Doby, Bob Gibson, Franco Harris, Bill Bradley, Wilma Rudolph Charley May, and O.J. Simpson. The program features a taped salute from President Jimmy Carter and appearances by guests, including, Alan King, Billy Paul, Chuck Mangione, Al Green, Howard Cosell, Dick Gregory, Natalie Cole, Milton Berle, Richie Havens, Natalie Cole, Al Green, Lady Flash, others. NOTE: Lady Flash sings "Love Power." O.J. Simpson mentions his inspiration to get into sports came from Willie Mays. Chet Walker accepts the Black Hall of Fame award for Wilt Chambherlain, Bill Cosby Award presented to Bob Gibson, Alan King presents the first Man of the Year Humanitarian Award to Bill Cosby. Host: Bill Cosby Includes Commercials.