The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates' Black Nine Won For Black America

1971 Pittsburgh Pirates All-Minority Lineup Was Historic—and

A half century after his tragic death during a life-saving mission

Stallings belts walk-off grand slam as Pirates stun Mets, 9-7, on

On Sept. 1, 1971, the Pirates made history with baseball's 1st all

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]

Snubbed: The Hall of Fame case for Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh

The only MLB All-Star Game that featured two African American

Clemente's teamwork helped make historic Pirates 1971 lineup a

Pirates started first all-Black and Latino lineup 49 years ago

September 1, 1971: Pirates field first all-Black lineup in

The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971

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