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Joe Black

American baseball player (1924-2002) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 78

Joseph Black was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Elite Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Redlegs, and Washington Senators. Black became the first black pitcher to win a World Series game, in 1952.

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United States
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1924 to 2002 · aged 78