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50 Years Later, the Pirates' Lineup of Color Still Resonates - The
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50 Years Later, the Pirates' Lineup of Color Still Resonates - The
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On This Day 50 Years Ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates Made History With
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Pirates had MLB's first all-minority lineup
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Pittsburgh Pirates Mark 50 Years Since Historic All-Black And
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He's the right person for the job': Pirates extend manager Derek
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Diversity milestone: '71 Pirates had an all-Black lineup - Los
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Pirates' historic all-minority lineup, turning 50, as relevant
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Black College World Series hopes to spur MLB careers for HBCU
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Shortstops: Color of Diversity