Buck OāNeil became the first African American to become a coach in the Major Leagues
On May 29th, 1962, Ā Buck OāNeil became the first African American to become a coach in the Major Leagues, with the Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox become the last team to debut a black player when Elijah āPumpsieā Green appears in a game as a pinch-runner and shortstop
On July 21, 1959, the Boston Red Sox become the last team to debut a black player when Elijah āPumpsieā Green appears in a game as a pinch-runner for Vic Wertz and shortstop. Greenās debut with Boston comes 12 years after Jackie Robinsonās historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In an interviewĀ with the Red SoxĀ releasedā¦
Ozzie Virgil, who became the first black man to play for theĀ Detroit TigersĀ 11 days earlier, goes 5 for 5 in his first home game atĀ Briggs Stadium
1958Ā āĀ Ozzie Virgil, who became the first black man to play for theĀ Detroit TigersĀ 11 days earlier, goes 5 for 5 in his first home game atĀ Briggs Stadium. TheĀ DominicanāsĀ performance helpsĀ DetroitĀ beat theĀ Washington Senators, 9 ā 2.
John KennedyĀ becomes the first black to play for theĀ Philadelphia Phillies, making them the lastĀ National LeagueĀ team toĀ integrate.
John KennedyĀ becomes the first black to play for theĀ Philadelphia Phillies, making them the lastĀ National LeagueĀ team toĀ integrate. KennedyĀ pinch runsĀ forĀ Solly HemusĀ in the 5 ā 1 loss to theĀ Brooklyn DodgersĀ atĀ Ebbets Field. He will play only briefly in five games, two at third base, and will go hitless.
Elston Howard becomes the first black to play for the Yankees
Elston Howard, who will be named the American Leagueās MVP in 1963, becomes the first black to play for the Yankees. The former Monarchsā catcher will appear in nine All-Star Games and 54 World Series games, compiling a .274 batting average during his 14-year playing career.
Cuban Carlos Paula integrates the Senators when he collects two hits, playing left field in the teamās 8-1 victory over Philadelphia at Griffith Stadium. Next year, the Havana-born outfielder, in his only full season in the majors, will be given consideration for the Rookie of the Year honors as he leads all freshmen by hitting .299.
Cuban Carlos Paula integrates the Senators when he collects two hits, playing left field in the teamās 8-1 victory over Philadelphia at Griffith Stadium. Next year, the Havana-born outfielder, in his only full season in the majors, will be given consideration for the Rookie of the Year honors as he leads all freshmen by hitting .299.
Curt Roberts, the Piratesā first black player, hits a triple against Robin Roberts in the 1st inning
TheĀ Pittsburgh PiratesĀ open at home for the first time in 61 years and defeat theĀ Philadelphia Phillies, 4 ā 2, before 32,294 spectators.Ā Curt Roberts, the Piratesā first black player, hits a triple againstĀ Robin RobertsĀ in the 1st inning.
Tom Alston becomes the first black player to appear in a Cardinals uniform
Seven years after the team had threatened to strike because of the integration of baseball by Jackie Robinson, North Carolina A&T graduate Tom Alston becomes the first black player to appear in a Cardinals uniform. The highly-touted first baseman, acquired from the PCLās San Diego club in exchange for veteran infielder Dick Sisler and $100,000, pops out to first base in his first major league at-bat.
Wally Moon hits a home run in his first major league at-bat & om Alston becomes the first black player to wear a Cardinals uniform.
On Opening Day off Chicago hurler Paul Milner, Wally Moon hits a home run in his first major league at-bat. The 24 year-old Cardinal center fielder, who will be selected as the National Leagueās Rookie of the Year, will also homer in the last at-bat of his freshman season.
Ernie Banks to start his first full season with the Cubs
March 24, 1954 Sporting News Ernie Banks about to start his first full season with the Chicago Cubs. He began playing Professionally with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League in 1950. He would serve in the Military for two years and came back to the Monarchs after service. He would be the firstā¦
