Special Invitation
I was asked to be the featured speaker at the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce’s 21st annual awards dinner Thursday night. The chamber’s worthy mission is to act as an advocate for American Indian businesses, organizations and professionals. What a terrific opportunity for me. Ironically, in his day Charles Bender was a sought-after speaker for similar banquets. He told good stories, he could, if the occasion called for it, sing, and he was funny. At least I will be able to offer one of the three: a good story — his.
This post was added on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 by Tom Swift at 23:49 and is filed under Albert, Events.
"Chief Bender's Burden" has won the 2009 Seymour Medal, which recognizes the best work of baseball history during the preceding calendar year. Thanks awards committee, Dorothy Seymour Mills, the Society for American Baseball Research, and readers!
