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Pirates' historic all-minority lineup, turning 50, as relevant today as in 1971

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August 26, 2021August 26, 2021News Room

Fifty years ago this week, the Pirates fielded MLB’s first all-minority lineup, comprised entirely of Black and Latino players.

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