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The Black Sportwriters Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 special induction class: Black Press Pioneers. Howie Evans, Billy Nunn, Brad Pye Jr., Claude Harrison Jr., Fay Young and R.L. Stockard. Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Ask my peers!
where does rob parker rank in all time sports commentators?
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Better version. Please watch. A magical night in my career. Thanks @ATBSHOF for the induction. So thrilled.
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Rob Parker graduated from @SCSU in 1986, who honored him with a press box in his name in 2025. Parker currently serves as an adjunct professor at @USCAnnenberg. For his groundbreaking work, @robparkerMLBbro will be inducted in the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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Ron Thomas won the Excellence in Sports Journalism Lifetime Achievement award from Northeastern in 2011, and then another Lifetime award from @NABJSports years later. For his groundbreaking work, @Ron_Thomas32 will be inducted in the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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Clifton Brown was a Sports writer at the Indianapolis Star (also called IndyStar) from 2017-18. He primarily covered the @Pacers at the peak of Victor Oladipo’s career. For his groundbreaking work, @CliftonGBrown will be inducted in the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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The Black Sportwriters Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class: @CliftonGBrown, @ACBJ_GarryD, @robparkerMLBbro, and @Ron_Thomas32. Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1…… Link to Apr. 11 ceremony: eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-…
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The Black Sportwriters Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 special induction class: Black Press Pioneers. Howie Evans, Billy Nunn, Brad Pye Jr, Claude Harrison Jr, Fay Young and R.L. Stockard. Link to Apr. 11 ceremony: eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-…
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In fact, @MLBbrodotcom is my greatest accomplishment - NEVER has a news organization had this many Black reporters, editors, content creators and broadcasters cover @MLB. #70strong
Rob Parker has been regularly featured in First Take, Undisputed, and The Odd Couple. He established “MLBBro,” dedicated to highlighting Black and Brown @MLB players. For his groundbreaking work, @robparkerMLBbro will be inducted in the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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Rob Parker has been regularly featured in First Take, Undisputed, and The Odd Couple. He established “MLBBro,” dedicated to highlighting Black and Brown @MLB players. For his groundbreaking work, @robparkerMLBbro will be inducted in the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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Rob Parker was the first Black sportswriter to cover the Cincinnati Reds on a regular basis at @ENQSports. For his groundbreaking work, @robparkermlbbro will be inducted into the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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Classic Throwback: The inaugural Black Sportswriters HOF ceremony, honoring @RealMikeWilbon, Claire Smith, and William C. Rhoden. It was established by @robparkerMLBbro in 2025. If you would like to attend this year’s Apr. 11 ceremony, click the link: eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-…
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Classic Throwback: Here’s last year’s Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame ceremony, honoring @WCRhoden, @RealMikeWilbon, and Claire Smith. If you would like to attend this year’s, click the link on April 11: eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-…
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Funky Flashback Friday: My favorite pic. The inaugural Black Sportswriters HOF class in 2025. Mike Wilbon, Claire Smith and Bill Rhoden. In two weeks, I’ll join them in the @ATBSHOF #soblessed
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The Black Sportwriters Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 special induction class: Black Press Pioneers. Howie Evans, Billy Nunn, Brad Pye Jr, Claude Harrison Jr, Fay Young and R.L. Stockard. Link to the Apr. 11 ceremony: eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-…
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One of the best @NFL writers!
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@CliftonGBrown was a @Ravens insider for Comcast Sports Network from 2013-16. Brown has worked as a Ravens staff writer since 2018, covering Lamar Jackson’s rise to glory. For his groundbreaking work, Brown will be inducted in the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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Rob Parker was a writer at the @nydailynews at 22 years old, the country’s biggest paper at the time. He covered St. John’s hoops, N.J. Nets and N.Y. Knicks. For his groundbreaking career, @robparkermlbbro will be inducted into the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame April 11.
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Classic Throwback: Here’s our story from last year, the first year of the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Founder @robparkermlbbro was interviewed about his project. Watch and share!
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The Black Sportwriters Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 induction class: @CliftonGBrown, @ACBJ_GarryD, @robparkerMLBbro, and @Ron_Thomas32. Press Release: docs.google.com/document/d/1……… To attend the April 11th ceremony, click this link: eventbrite.com/e/2026-black-…
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