The Day the Pirates Fielded an All-Minority Lineup
On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded an all-minority lineup for the first time in Major League Baseball history.…
Joe surrendered two professional licenses to become a freelance writer. It was the best career move since Bob Dylan picked up an electric guitar. Formerly the Pirates beat reporter for LWOS, he now writes a weekly column, "This Week in Baseball History," and other articles for Pitcher List. In addition to baseball, he's written about the Pittsburgh music scene. He lives in Pittsburgh with his supportive wife Judy, with whom he has three adult children. Joe participates in sports as a part-owner of the New York Knicks and Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays through investments in his IRA.
On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded an all-minority lineup for the first time in Major League Baseball history.…
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