Gene Clines, part of the first all-minority lineup in Major League Baseball history and a line drive-hitting outfielder for the 1971 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, has died. He was
NEW BOSTON, OHIO — “There’s so many people out there that have no clue that this happened,” said Al Oliver, Portsmouth, Ohio native and former Pittsburgh Pirate.
Black History Month is upon us, and with spring training primed to get started later in the month, it is the perfect time to take a look back at the rich history of the intersection of the sport and the culture. The story of blacks in baseball is a triumphant one that remains relevant and unforgettable to this day.
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