who was the next black player in majors after Jackie Robinson?
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Larry Doby on July 5, 9147 with the Cleveland Indians\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_First_MLB_Black_Player_by_Team_and_Date
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How can I pick just one? Big Papi would be the first to come to mind - along with Varitek. Wily Mo is my favorite new addition. I followed him in Cincinnati and I think he'll be a major contributor in the near future. Since he's been in the Sox lineup I think his plate discipline had improved dramatically.
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Josh Gibson indoubtly. He is the best ballplayer to live. It could be argued that he cannot be compared with Ruth because he never played in the MLB. But I believe that the pitching was just as tough in the Negro Leagues and even the life was tougher.
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The first black professional baseball player, Bud Fowler debuted in the 1878 International Association.
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JACKIE ROBINSON, SAMMY SOSA, BARRY BONDS, AROD, PETE ROSE, HANK ARRON, JOHNNY BENCH, HONUS WAGNER, CY YOUNG, AND MARK MCGWIRE.
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jackie robinson.  he broke the colour barrier allowing for many more great black players to join.  he showed uncommon courage when even some of his own teammates didnt welcome him.  he was a great ambassador for the game and has remained a highly respected pillar of the game, long after his death.  he could play some too.
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I would have to say Barry Bonds because he is said to be the greatest hitter of all time but those are hard to get.Also ones like Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, and others who will be a big part of baseball history years down the line.
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I would have to either go with Andruw Jones or Chip, Chip, Chipper... Both have consistantly performed through out the duration of their career.  So my answer is most definitly John Smoltz.  Hes been a been around forever, and still is a killer pitcher.  He has changed his style to fit the improvement of hitters, and has been one hell of a gunslinger.  No question.
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Babe Ruth.  Not only was he a great player, and the most famous person and personality in the US when he played, he changed the way the game was played. Prior to him the most famous home run hitter was "Home Run" Baker -- who hit 12 in a season.  Ruth hit 60.\n\nIn addition, he was a very good pitcher when he started, and outrageously good at getting on base.
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1963 - Sandy Koufax, LA Dodgers\n1966 - Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles\n1973 - Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics\n1979 - Willie Stargell, Pittsburgh Pirates (Shared MLB MVP w/ Keith Hernandez)\n1980 - Mike Schmidt, Philadelphia Phillies\n\n\nP.S.-\n\nSorry it took so long!
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Stan "the Man" Musial is the man for me. He played for 23 years in a Cardinals uniform from 1941 to 1963. He won three world series and still holds the record for all-star games.\n\nOther contenders:\n\nDizzy Dean and the rest of the Gashouse Gang of the 1930s.\nOzzie Smith from the 1980s.\nMark McGwire would have been right up there except for the steroids scandal.
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Hey sweetheart. That player was Don Newcombe, SP Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers\nHe was the only player that won the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and Cy Young awards.
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The first two to pop into my mind are Ozzie Smith, and Willie Mays, but that leaves out COUNTLESS other great players.  I'll edit this after I think a bit...\n\nAll right, with 16 consecutive gold gloves I'll throw Brooks Robinson in as number 3.\n\nHere's a list by position for the AL, year by year, (the list at the bottom includes both leagues)
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I would have to guess Walter Johnson, who is second all time in wins, with 417, and played in an 8 team American League his entire career.  Well before inter- league play, also.\n\nThe next most wins in the AL is Roger Clemens with 310 wins and after expansion, so I think Johnson is a safe bet.  Eddy Plank comes in third with 305, and since he was before expansion, so he has a better chance than Clemens, but I'm going with Johnson.
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Paul Waner won the MVP in 1927, Robinson in 1961 and 1966, Clemente in 1966 and Yount in 1982 and 1989. So the answer is Al Kaline.
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baseball, basketball, football(american)
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that would be Jackie Robinson