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Jim The Greek Snyder and the black athletes debate
The author defends Jimmy the Greek Snyder after his racially charged remarks about black athletes. He argues the backlash was excessive, notes support from Bill Cosby Dexter Manley and Roy Innis, criticizes CBS for firing him, and questions the moral panic over ethnic jokes and athletic stereotypes.
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Jimmy
Snyder
Bill Cosby
Dexter Manley
Washington Redskins
Roy Innis
Roy
Congress of Racial Equality
Innis
CBS
Irv Cross
Brent Musberger
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