BREAKING: Buck O’Neil, a champion of Black ballplayers during a monumental, eight-decade career on and off the field, along with Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso and three others have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.http://apne.ws/MXxMknh
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Bud Fowler, born in 1858, is often regarded as the first Black professional baseball player. The pitcher and second baseman helped create the popular Page Fence Giants barnstorming team.http://apne.ws/A1ReTOp
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Tony Oliva, a Cuban-born player, was the 1964 AL Rookie of the Year, an All-Star and later a coach for the Twins' World Series teams in 1987 and 1991.http://apne.ws/np19IYd
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Jim Kaat, a 16-time Gold Glove winner who pitched 20+ seasons, said he was "grateful they chose to reward dependability."http://apne.ws/osDSRYX
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Well deserved for Miñoso
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