Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Fred Claire on ‘Extra Innings’

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About the episode

Larry is joined by former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Fred Claire to discuss the book ‘Extra Innings: Fred Claire’s Journey to City of Hope and Finding a World Championship Team.’ They talk about Claire’s transition from sports journalist to Dodgers staff member (20:00), working in public relations when Al Campanis said controversial racist remarks on ‘Nightline’ (27:00), battling skin cancer with the help of City of Hope (49:00), and more.

Host: Larry Wilmore

Guest: Fred Claire

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