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MLB Team Defends Hiring Broadcaster Who Used Racist Slur on Air

MLB Team Defends Hiring Broadcaster Who Used Racist Slur on Air

Summary

The San Francisco Giants hired Glen Kuiper as a broadcaster for some games despite past controversy. Kuiper was previously fired for using a racist word during a broadcast. The Giants' management says they believe in giving him another chance after assessing his accountability.

Key Facts

  • Glen Kuiper will join the San Francisco Giants' broadcast team for select games.
  • Kuiper was fired from another team for using a racist term during a game broadcast in May 2023.
  • The Giants' chief marketing officer stated the team believes in inclusion and accountability.
  • Kuiper apologized for his past actions and the emails found in an internal review.
  • Bob Kendrick, from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, expressed forgiveness and hoped others would too.
  • Kuiper's new role includes calling 10-15 regular season games.

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