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John Heinen
@johnpheinen
PwC | Data Science Astronaut | Insights Deliverer | Embarrasser of Jack | Waiting for the Jetpack in the Mail | Views = my own
Feb 2, 2020 • 26 tweets • 10 min read
In 2007, I started writing letters to Negro League players that were still living. I told them how much I learned from their stories and how much I would cherish their autograph. It was a rewarding experience, I believe for both me and the player. 1/? @nlbmprez @JPosnanski One of my favorites that I got back was from Emilio Navarro. Coincidentally, he received my letter on his 101st birthday. See what he wrote in the photo. 2/?