The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates' Black Nine Won For Black America

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The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates: Markusen, Bruce: 9781594160899: : Books

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Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los Angeles Times

Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los Angeles Times

The day the Pirates fielded the first all-Black and Latino lineup

Celebrate the Pittsburgh Pirates 1971 World Series side patch with this 59fifty Day fitted from New Era! A mustard crown and black visor with green undervisor is a serious game changer. Even in a subtle place such as the undervisor, it’s hard to miss the detailing on the bubbly-colored brim. Paired with the 1971 World Series side logo, this is a Pirates hat for the ages. Bring a little pop into your life with our “Green Bottom” fitted.

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Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los Angeles Times

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 day the Pirates fielded the first all-Black and Latino lineup

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The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates