Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Meet Felix Sabates, a major force behind Charlotte’s rise on the national sports stage. From race team owner to former Charlotte Checkers owner and a key figure in bringing the NBA back to the Queen City, his impact runs deep. But beyond the headlines is a powerful immigrant success story—built on bold risks, sharp instincts, and believing in himself when nothing was guaranteed. Pioneers In Politics: Felix Sabates, only on Unspun.
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Meet Felix Sabates, a major force behind Charlotte’s rise on the national sports stage. From race team owner to former Charlotte Checkers owner and a key figure in bringing the NBA back to the Queen City, his impact runs deep. But beyond the headlines is a powerful immigrant success story—built on bold risks, sharp instincts, and believing in himself when nothing was guaranteed. Pioneers In Politics: Felix Sabates, only on Unspun.
#PBSClt #PBS #FelixSabates #CharlotteSports #ImmigrantSuccess #NBA #CharlotteCheckers #SportsLeadership #QueenCity #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #sportshistory #NASCAR #CharlotteHornets
Funding provided by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Support us now at: wtvi.org/support
Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly videos: bit.ly/WTVI-YouTube
**More info & videos below**
For full episodes, check out of our local programs visit youtube.com/channel/UCrOPRnBYS29FY75CudqbqbQ
For full episodes of national PBS programs visit video.wtvi.org
Let's connect on social:
@wtvipbsclt on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
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While WTVI PBS Charlotte does not and cannot review every submission and is not responsible for the content of your comments, WTVI PBS Charlotte reserves the right to delete, remove, move, or edit comments that it, in its sole discretion, deems abusive, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise illegal or unacceptable for any reason.
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