Twins talk it Up Episode 53: Leading a Campaign to rename the MVP

Each year, the Week of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is kicked off by events leading up to the All-Star Game between the American League and National League. The week includes entertainment, an All-Star Futures game, a Celebrity softball game and the highly anticipated Home Run Derby.  Perhaps what fans enjoy most are the stories that surround the game of baseball itself.  We all look for those stories- stories that inspire and go beyond the game itself.  One of the stories you may hear is one that surrounds the naming of the game's MVP.  The Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award is annually given to one outstanding player in the American League and one in the National League.

In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by the great grandson of the legendary baseball player Josh Gibson.  Sean Gibson is the Director of the Josh Gibson Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing academic and athletic programs for youths to discover and reach their potential.  Sean is also leading a campaign to rename the MVP in honor of his great grandfather.  His great grandfather like so many was denied an opportunity to play in the Major Leagues.  Sean shares some of the incredible stories surrounding his great grandfather, the Negro Leagues and icons of the great game itself.

Word is that 3 names are being considered for this honor: Frank Robinson (only player to win the MVP for both Leagues), former Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey (who signed Jackie Robinson) and Josh Gibson.  It's uncertain when a decision will be made on the renaming of the MVP, but you can join the campaign, sign the petition and stay involved.  Enjoy the All Star week and the amazing stories surrounding 'America's Pastime'.

To learn more about and support the Josh Gibson Memorial MVP Award Campaign and the Josh Gibson Foundation visit https://jg20mvp.com/ and https://www.joshgibson.org/

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Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. 

Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value.  Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs.

Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills.  They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”.

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