Wendell Smith
Wendell Smith was a pioneering sportswriter for the Pittsburgh Courier who played a crucial role in advocating for Jackie Robinson's inclusion in Major League Baseball, ultimately persuading the Brooklyn Dodgers to sign him. He is set to be posthumously inducted into the National Sports Media Association's hall of fame.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
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Wendell Smith was instrumental in bringing Jackie Robinson to the Dodgers and is being inducted posthumously into the hall of fame.
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