Dock Ellis Game Used Jersey 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates - Game Used Only

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The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates All-Minority Lineup Was Historic

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

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Dock Ellis, an All-Star pitcher who reportedly threw a no-hitter

Dock Ellis' acid no-hitter was 47 years ago today - Sports Illustrated

Snubbed: The Hall of Fame case for Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh

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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Pittsburgh Pirates: Battle of World Series Champions 1960 vs 1971

Dock Ellis' journey helped him shine a light for others

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