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Monday, June 28, 2021

First MLB African American DP Combo


Ernie Banks & Gene Baker


Shortstop Ernie Banks and 2nd Baseman Gene Baker were the first African American infield double play duo in Major League baseball.  From 1954 - 1956, they were the #1 infield double play for the Chicago Cubs.  Click on the following link for a podcast about these baseball history pioneers:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zo8uJNhJpm8zx_u9IKvHnS0K9EUwRLUS/view?usp=drive_web


All pictures via Google Images


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