Tag: MLB history
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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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The inspiring journey of Al Downing, the first Black pitcher in Yankees history, who broke barriers and left a lasting impact on Major League Baseball. Learn about his rise from Trenton, New Jersey, to the Yankees organization, his…
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