The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates' Black Nine Won For Black America

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.

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

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

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

Pittsburgh Pirates Mark 50 Years Since Historic All-Black And

Pittsburgh Pirates Mark 50 Years Since Historic All-Black And

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Former Pittsburgh Pirates player, coach during '71 World Series

Fifty years ago, the Pirates fielded first all-Black lineup, a

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