Former Boston Red Sox All-Star Kevin Youkilis said he witnessed racist behavior by fans at the team’s home stadium, Fenway Park. You could see the tension, and it wasn’t the same tension that was towards a white player.”Visiting players have long complained of racist taunts and behavior from Boston fans. “I’ve been called the n-word in Boston more than 100 times,” Hunter said on “Golic and Wingo” on ESPN Radio. From little kids, and grown-ups sitting right next to them didn’t say anything.”In 2017, the Red Sox apologized to Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles after he endured racist abuse from fans. When you go to Boston, expect it.”The Red Sox shared a message on Wednesday acknowledging racist behavior by fans and vowing to do more to stop it:

Source: Huffington Post June 11, 2020 04:07 UTC