Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Defends Boston Against Reputation For Racism

Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Defends Boston Against Reputation For Racism

The city of Boston has garnered a reputation as a racist city, but one legendary athlete says nothing could be farther from the truth.

Red Sox legend David Ortiz remains adamant about how well Boston has treated him and African Americans alike. The 10-time All-Star went on The Glass Half Empty Podcast and discussed racism in Boston with Ryan Glasspiegel of The Big Lead.

“I never lived in any racial situations in Boston. Boston was a city that loved me, (and) I loved Boston,” Ortiz responded when asked about the city of Boston.  “I don’t think it’s fair to blame the whole city of Boston when a couple of knuckleheads go out there and do som…

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