Post by DFW HOYA on Oct 25, 2016 19:14:13 GMT -5
Two articles, three months apart, talk of a parallel among declining American participation in pro sports:
In 1986, black Americans made up 19 percent of MLB players. In 2016, there are just 69 total among 32 teams.
In 1986, white Americans made up 25 percent of NBA players. In 2016, there are just 43 total among 30 teams.
www.overthemonster.com/2016/6/2/11806176/mlb-black-players-decline-red-sox-chuck-d
theundefeated.com/features/white-american-nba-players/
In 1986, black Americans made up 19 percent of MLB players. In 2016, there are just 69 total among 32 teams.
In 1986, white Americans made up 25 percent of NBA players. In 2016, there are just 43 total among 30 teams.
www.overthemonster.com/2016/6/2/11806176/mlb-black-players-decline-red-sox-chuck-d
theundefeated.com/features/white-american-nba-players/
