White Sox Announcer, A Special Baseball Card, Joe Frazier's Generosity

Jason Benetti grew up with cerebral palsy and with dreams of becoming the White Sox announcer. This week on Only A Game, Benetti's path to his dream job. Also, Keith Comstock was tired of doing the same poses for his minor league baseball card, so he decided to take a ball to the crotch. And Joe Frazier wasn't outspoken publicly. But one writer delves into Frazier's private acts of good. Join us!

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