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
Boston Red Sox
Elijah "Pumpsie" Green
Twelve years, three months and six days after Jackie Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues, the last vestiges of segregation in the majors ended with a whimper, not a bang, as Elijah Jerry "Pumpsie" Green appeared as a late-game pinch runner and defensive replacement July 21, 1959. The middle infielder played for five seasons, batting .246 with a .357 on-base percentage and 13 home runs. He finished his career by appearing in 17 games with the Mets in 1963.
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