The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates' Black Nine Won For Black America

Pittsburgh Pirates Mark 50 Years Since Historic All-Black And -Latino Lineup

While Jackie Robinson's breakthrough in 1947 opened the gates of opportunity for African Americans and other minority players, it was not until 1971 when a team first enjoyed a full and complete level of integration, with half of its twenty-five-man roster comprised of players of African American and Latino descent. That team was the Pittsburgh Pirates, managed by an old-time Irishman.

The Team that Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates [Book]

Pittsburgh Pirates Black History Month Tribute: The First All-Minority Lineup in MLB History

Top 10 Pirates Postseason Moments: #2 - The “We Are Family” Pirates win 1979 World Series following 3-1 deficit - Bucs Dugout

Pittsburgh Pirates Mark 50 Years Since Historic All-Black And -Latino Lineup

Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los Angeles Times

Remembering The Pittsburgh Pirates 1971 All-Minority Lineup - Black Star News

The Pittsburgh Pirates made MLB history 45 years ago with an all-minority lineup

Pondering Pittsburgh: The Battling Buccos 1971