Black people don't go to ballgames, but they'll fill up a rassling ring and put up such a chant it'll scare you to death.

[4] In 2020, following a wave of protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd, the Minnesota Twins announced the removal of Griffith's statue at Target Field, stating "While we acknowledge the prominent role Calvin Griffith played in our history, we cannot remain silent and continue ignoring the racist comments he made in Waseca in 1978.

His disparaging words displayed a blatant intolerance and disregard for the Black community that are the antithesis of what the Minnesota Twins stand for and value.

"[5] After the statue was removed, Rod Carew released a statement claiming "I've always supported the Twins decision to honor Calvin with a statue" and "I saw no signs of racism whatsoever" when playing with the Minnesota Twins during Griffith's time as owner.

Carew also stated “In 1991, the first person I called after I was told I had been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame was Calvin.