Long time coming

Written By Andrew Linker

Black players appear for the first time in a major league All-Star Game 74 years ago today at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field.

Second baseman Jackie Robinson, catcher Roy Campanella and pitcher Don Newcombe represent Brooklyn for the National League, while Cleveland center fielder Larry Doby plays for the American League.

The American League wins the game 11-7.

The four will combine to play in 20 All-Star Games with Robinson, Campanella and Doby eventually reaching the Hall of Fame.

Andrew Linker
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