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The day the Pirates fielded the first all-Black and Latino lineup
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The day the Pirates fielded the first all-Black and Latino lineup
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Pittsburgh Pirates Mark 50 Years Since Historic All-Black And
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July 26, 1921: Ross Youngs rallies Giants past Pirates in showdown
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Source: Pirates will sign 4 Negro Leagues stars to 'contracts' for
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Black History Month
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Why the Pirates dealt another 'face of the franchise
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September 1, 1971: Pirates field first all-Black lineup in
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Cardinals minor leaguers relish WBC opportunity, hope experiences