I’m joined in this episode by Ron Teasley Jr.
If that name sounds familiar, well, it should. His father, Ron Sr. appeared on Conversations in 2023 (S:2, E:52). At the time, the elder Teasley was 97-years-old (still our most-seasoned guest on Conversations!) and was one of only a handful of known surviving players from the Negro Major Leagues.
Ron Sr. died on February 3 this year as one of only two remaining Negro Leaguers. Today, 101-year-old Bill Greason is the lone survivor.
The junior Teasley joins me in this episode to discuss not only his own life as an athlete (he was a college baseball and basketball player) and his life as a fan (thanks primarily to his father who coached and worked at the Kronk Recreation Center), but also – and most importantly – the legacy his father and mother (Marie Teasley) leave in the Detroit community.
You’re able to learn more about the Ron and Marie Teasley Foundation at this link.