🔥Ty Cobb, a baseball legend, kidnapped a homeless black boy for good luck.
⚾️Babe Ruth, possibly of mixed race, defied stereotypes and became one of the greatest athletes in history.
🕸️Baseball has a past filled with superstitions, such as hunchbacks being considered good luck charms.
🌓The trident-wielding Seattle Mariners create unique celebrations for home runs.
🏳️🌈Baseball is evolving to be more inclusive with changes in rules and cultural acceptance.
Is it true that Ty Cobb kidnapped a homeless black boy?
—Yes, it's a dark chapter in baseball history. Cobb believed the boy brought him good luck but later abandoned him.
Was Babe Ruth of mixed race?
—There are theories, but his exact heritage is unknown. Ruth was born and raised in Baltimore, where his father had connections with people of different ethnicities.
What are some famous baseball superstitions?
—Some famous baseball superstitions include players rubbing hunchbacks for good luck and wearing certain items or performing rituals before games.
What are the unique celebrations for home runs by the Seattle Mariners?
—The Seattle Mariners celebrate home runs with tridents, reflecting their team identity as the 'aqua' or water-themed team.
How is baseball becoming more inclusive?
—Baseball is making an effort to be more inclusive through rule changes, such as allowing showboating and embracing cultural diversity in celebrations and attire.
02:26Ty Cobb's dark history includes kidnapping a homeless black boy for good luck in baseball games.
05:31Babe Ruth, possibly of mixed race, defied stereotypes and became one of baseball's greatest athletes.
06:08Superstitions in baseball include touching hunchbacks for good luck and performing rituals before games.
10:08The Seattle Mariners celebrate home runs with unique trident-themed celebrations.
10:36Baseball is becoming more inclusive by embracing cultural diversity and allowing showboating.
