Sabathia shares image connecting Floyd's death to history of lynchings
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CC Sabathia has been outspoken through social media since George Floyd died while in police custody, and the retired pitcher delivered one of his most powerful statements on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old posted a graphic image on Instagram comparing Floyd's death to a lynching, which was accompanied by the words "Same Story. Different time."
Sabathia has made several posts about Floyd's death since it occurred on May 25, and he recently participated in a protest against systemic racism at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, along with his family.
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