Cuban Carlos Paula integrates the Senators when he collects two hits, playing left field in the team’s 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.

Integration

On September 6, 1954 — Cuban Carlos Paula integrates the Senators when he collects two hits, playing left field in the team’s 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.

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