Disclaimer: This week's episode takes on a serious tone.  However, if you make it through I think you'll enjoy it.

In this week's episode I use the NBA work-stoppage and the death of Chadwick Boseman as a jumping off point to discuss race in America.  I tie it back to the hobby by sharing some pieces from my collection of first cards of the players who integrated each Major League team.  I talk specifically about four men: Hank Thompson, Bob Trice, Ossie Virgil Sr. and Pumpsie Green.

Content shoutouts to Jordan at Sports Card Analytics, Brett at Stacking Slabs, as well as the Cards Anonymous podcast and Wax Pack Hero.  This week's content MVP, though, was The Luka Show and G's take on bubble life.

Unsolicited Endorsement of the Week: Go read and subscribe to Craig Calcaterra's new daily newsletter, Cup of Coffee.  Craig is a great writer who gives the best daily analysis there is on MLB.  He's also funny and smart and a role model for me.  He's striking out on his own after years of working for big media companies.  I would humbly ask that you support his efforts.  We need good, independent writing in the sports world.

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