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As they muse over the current state of ownership in Major League Baseball, the author highlights a concerning trend: the lack of African-American ownership. The absence of diverse voices at such critical decision-making tables represents a considerable loss, both for the sport and the societal fabric it could influence.
The mention of Michael Jordan leaving the sports ownership conversation serves as a somber reminder of the uphill battle faced by minority figures in navigating ownership opportunities. The author’s narrative encapsulates a broad spectrum of experiences, illustrating how race and inequality color the landscape of ownership in baseball.