NEW INFO: Glen Kuiper issues statement. Says he rushed through the word 'negro,' which resulted in 'unfortunate mispronunciation.' Says he has a hard time understanding how 'one mistake' is cause for termination. Read his FULL STATEMENT:
NBC Sports California told KTVU on Monday Kuiper was no longer employed there. He had already been suspended for his conduct.
During an A's broadcast for a game against the Kansas City Royals on May 5, Kuiper used the n-word when talking about visiting the Negro League Museum. Later in the game, Kuiper apologized and said the word inadvertently came out of his mouth. Kuiper issued a statement on Monday where he said he rushed through the pronunciation of the word "negro", resulting in an "unfortunate mispronunciation." He said he takes full responsibility for what he said, but essentially wished his gaffe did not cost him his job. Monday morning I was informed by an NBC executive that after a 20-year broadcasting career with the Oakland Athletics my contract was terminated, effective immediately.
Please know racism is in no way a part of me; it never has been and it never will be. I appreciate the Negro League Museum president Bob Kendrick and Oakland A’s great Dave Stewart’s public support of me in light of this. I am an honest, caring, kind, honorable, respectful husband and father who would never utter a disparaging word about anybody. Those who know me best know this about me.
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