In honor of Black History Month as well as the Colorado Rockies’ 30th anniversary, it only feels appropriate to reflect on the career and contributions of Colorado’s first manager, Don Baylor. This week we focus on the highlights of his stellar 19-year big league playing career. This is going to be a long one, so buckle up my friends. (Part 1)
Prior to playing in a single major league game, a 20-year-old Don Baylor ran afoul of the Baltimore Orioles' “kangaroo court” in 1970.