Which of the Following Is Not a Viable Explanation for Why

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a viable explanation for why fewer and fewer African Americans are choosing to play baseball?

• A)Baseball can't match the "buzz" producing excitement of basketball and football.
• B)For financial reasons,many blacks are being denied access to expert instruction and groomed playing fields associated with the pay-for-play mentality of modern suburbia.
• C)Blacks are being squeezed out by Hispanic players who see baseball as their domain.
• D)There are so few blacks in the major leagues,that there are few role models for young black athletes to emulate.

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