The Cocaine Kings of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Narratively · 24 minIn the ’80s, an A/C repairman, an unemployed photographer and a Major League mascot became dealers for the city’s sports stars – and changed baseball history along the way.
In the ’80s, an A/C repairman, an unemployed photographer and a Major League mascot became dealers for the city’s sports stars – and changed baseball history along the way.
The story of a once hot recruit living on the street, an idealistic team owner, and the nomadic life of working class ballers.
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