The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 131 – A Conversation with National Beep Baseball Association Hall of Famer and Indy Thunder Founder Darnell Booker

In Episode 131 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we meet Darnell Booker. The founder of the Indy Thunder beep baseball club and a member of the NBBA Hall of Fame, Booker spoke about:

• His early years growing up in Indianapolis
• His visual impairment
• How he graduated from two high schools, including the Indiana School for the Blind
• How he learned about beep baseball and his playing career
• What inspired him to go into coaching beep baseball and why he decided to start the Indy Thunder beep baseball club
• The success of the Thunder over the years, including the team’s five straight World Series championships
• Some success strategies he has used as a coach
• His advice for anyone looking to start a beep baseball team or adaptive sports organization

Learn more about the Indy Thunder and contact Darnell Booker at https://thunderbeepball.org/.