On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin, Episode 19

In this episode of On The Mark, Howard Mark Rubin speaks with Tom Hoover, NBA legend and leader within the Retired NBA Players Association.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Tom’s career and experiences with racism in sports from being drafted by the Syracuse Nationals to facing the racial quotas and discriminatory pay disparities in the NBA

* The role of Oscar Robertson in forming the players' union and the financial struggles faced by retired NBA players

* The moral obligations of current athletes to speak out on social issues and the subtle racial challenges that still exist in professional sports

* Tom’s current work with the Retired NBA Players Association, which includes support programs for retired players and community initiatives

Learn more about Tom Hoover:

* https://legendsofbasketballnyc.org

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On The Mark with Howard Mark Rubin:

This podcast series addresses our rapidly changing world and how it is affecting industries and people in unique and interesting ways. As John F. Kennedy once said, change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.

The business leaders and personalities who are interviewed in these podcasts all look to the future. We hope our listeners and viewers come away with information and inspiration that help them adapt in both their business and personal lives.

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