Jason Whitlock sees a racist behind every tree. "America" celebrated like madmen when Aaron hit #715. Yes, there were a few nutballs, but theye were there when Roger Maris, who was most decidedly white. Of course, I'm sure that America was "uncomfortable" with Maris because he was Catholic. Gotta be some victim-culture reason.
Barry Bonds is hated because he's an a-hole. There are plenty of black baseball players who are beloved by the fans, and plenty of white players with whom America is "uncomfortable". It has far more to do with the public persona of the player than it does with race. That's been the case for the better part of half a century. Join us in the 21st century, Jason. The beer is cold, the hot dogs are cheap, and nobody cares what color your skin is. I'l even buy the first round.
Correct. There were people upset when Maris passed Ruth just as there were when Aaron passed Ruth. Of course bringing up the case of Maris would destroy Whitlock's "race card" argument.
"Barry Bonds is hated because he's an a-hole"
Precisely.