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1997 RACIAL REPORT CARD


  • Regarding hiring of women and people of color in management, the NBA has the best record while Major League Baseball the worst in pro sport.

  • College sport has worst record of all for hiring practices for women and people of color.

  • Gains for women outstrip those for minorities.

  • The "glass ceiling" severely limits opportunities for women and people of color in top management positions on teams.

  • League offices do far better than teams regarding hiring practices.

  • The number of Black players decreased in pro and college sports.

  • Majority ownership for people of color does not exist.

  • The NFLPA and NBPA score highly while the MLBPA is far behind regarding opportunities for women and people of color.

  • Positional segregation or stacking is once again an issue in the NFL and Major League Baseball.

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