The first: Black players in MLB
Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947, but how long did other teams take?
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Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers
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Larry Doby Cleveland Indians
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Hank Thompson St. Louis Browns
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Hank Thompson, Monte Irvin New York Giants
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Sam Jethroe Boston Braves
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Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox
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Bob Trice Philadelphia Athletics
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Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs
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Curt Roberts Pittsburgh Pirates
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John Kennedy Philadelphia Phillies
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Thomas Alston St. Louis Cardinals
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Nino Escalera, Chuck Harmon Cincinnati Reds
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Carlos Paula Washington Senators
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Elston Howard New York Yankees
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Ozzie Virgil Sr. Detroit Tigers
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Elijah "Pumpsie" Green Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Carlos Paula
Batting fifth for Washington on Sept. 6, 1954 was Carlos Paula, a Cuban-born player who became the first player of color for the franchise. Paula went 2-for-5 in his debut and went on to hit .271 with nine home runs during three seasons for the Senators as a part-time player.
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