Sports history in Black: Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell

September 1 _ The Pittsburgh Steelers made MLB history on this day in 1971 with the lineup they put on the field. It is believed that this lineup was the first All-Black lineup in Major League Baseball history (including several Latinos). The lineup included future Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell.

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