Question: what do the hosts say about the dodgers and their history
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Asians In Baseball:
Episode 412: Real Talk
Episode 412: Real Talk
Answer:
The hosts discuss several aspects of the Dodgers and their history:
1. Inclusivity and Pioneering Moves: The Dodgers are noted for their pioneering role in inclusivity within Major League Baseball. They broke the color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson in 1947, which was a bold move faced with significant opposition and protests, including death threats to Robinson (00:43:50 to 00:44:28). The Dodgers also have a history of international inclusivity, being the first team to start a South Korean player, Park Chan-ho, in 1984, and the second to start a Japanese player (00:45:30 to 00:45:58).
2. Cultural Hypocrisy: The hosts express criticism over what they perceive as cultural hypocrisy. While the Dodgers celebrate immigrant players like Fernando, Jackie Robinson, Park Chan-ho, and Japanese stars, they remain silent about current issues affecting immigrants in the city (00:47:00 to 00:47:29).
3. Community Engagement and Development: The Dodgers' engagement with the Latino community began in 1959, when they introduced a Spanish language radio station, featuring Ecuadorian-American broadcaster Jaime Jarrin, in response to the city's large Latino population (01:01:00 to 01:01:28). They have also invested in international baseball development, building baseball fields in China and establishing the first baseball academy in the Dominican Republic in 1987 (00:50:30 to 00:50:54).
4. Historical Controversies: The hosts mention the painful history associated with the construction of Dodger Stadium. Starting in 1951, people were evicted from their homes, and despite the stadium opening in 1962, the pain remains fresh for many (01:16:30 to 01:16:57).
5. Symbolic Acts and Statements: There is a mention of symbolic gestures, such as wearing Jackie Robinson's number 42 league-wide and holding ceremonies in Los Angeles (00:45:00 to 00:45:28). However, the hosts highlight the organization's general reluctance to address contemporary social issues, such as the ICE raids, with Kike Hernandez being the only Dodger to speak out (00:14:30 to 00:14:59).