Tag: 796.357 (Baseball)
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Jehosie Heard made history as the Baltimore Orioles’ first Black player in 1954, overcoming barriers from the Negro leagues to reach the majors during baseball’s slow journey toward integration.
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Cleveland celebrates Frank Robinson’s 50th anniversary as MLB’s first Black manager, recalling his history-making home run debut and leadership.
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Emmett Ashford, MLB’s first Black umpire, overcame racial barriers and made a lasting impact on the game. Learn about his struggles and triumphs in Major League Baseball
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