Follow Yankees ace CC Sabathia ( @CC_Sabathia ) throughout the month of February as he tweets a daily tribute to an African-American athlete who made a difference …
Sabathia explains why he decided to do this:
It’s Feb 1… let’s kick off black history month by paying tribute to the great athletes who changed their sport and the world around them … each of them have led the way and inspired me to get to where I am today. So stay tuned I’m going to highlight a different athlete everyday this month, hit me back with your favorites and remember to use #bhm
Feb. 14
“While other people are stuck with joints, he has ball bearings in his legs that give him a mechanical advantage” #bhm
Feb. 13
One of the most durable athletes ever , played his last professional baseball game at the age of 59 #bhm
Feb. 12
Late #bhm s/o tonight… 1st African American manager in MLB history and hall of famer as a player
Feb. 11
The doctor is in… #bhm
Feb. 10
Former Laker great and 3 time NBA finals MVP… and see a pic of me w another Laker great … who’s taller? #bhm
Feb. 9
Todays tribute goes to an all time NFL great who left us too early…2nd all time in sacks, 2 time defensive POY
Feb. 8
The “say hey kid” had 660 HR, .302 avg, 12 gold gloves, and played for the NY Giants? #bhm
Feb. 7
4.12 40 yd dash fastest ever at NFL combine, heisman winner, and only athlete to be named an all star in 2 sports #bhm
Feb. 6
The only rusher in NFL history to avg over 100 yards a game…for his career #bhm
Feb. 5
In honor of today’s game, this athlete has 3 rings and was MVP of Super Bowl XXIII #bhm
Feb. 4
The NBA’s all time leading scorer, 6 time MVP, 6 time champion, and now serving his country in the State dpmt #bhm
Feb. 3
This athlete was a hero to probably more kids than anyone on my list. I wanna be like … #bhm
Feb. 2
In honor of his trainer Angelo Dundee (RIP), today’s tribute goes to the greatest of all time #bhm
Feb. 1
1st athlete, the “hammer” from Mobile, AL. Broke the Babe’s HR record and still holds the record for career RBIs #bhm
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