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50 Years Later, the Pirates' Lineup of Color Still Resonates - The New York Times
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Pittsburgh Pirates field MLB's first all-Black lineup, September 1, 1971
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Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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Pirates' historic all-minority lineup, turning 50, as relevant today as in 1971
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Wilmer Flores part of back-to-back-to-back homers vs. Rockies
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50 Years Later, the Pirates' Lineup of Color Still Resonates - The New York Times
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Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los Angeles Times
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On Sept. 1, 1971, the Pirates made history with baseball's 1st all-minority starting lineup
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Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los Angeles Times
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Pirates had MLB's first all-minority lineup
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Mookie Betts, Walker Buehler shine as Dodgers beat Braves - Los Angeles Times