92-year-old Ozzie Virgil, the first African American player for the Detroit Tigers, passed away.

Ozzie Virgil, the first African American player for the Detroit Tigers, passed away at the age of 92. He made history in 1958 by breaking the team's color barrier, contributing to the integration of Major League Baseball. Virgil's legacy as a trailblazer in sports history is remembered as a significant milestone in the fight against racial discrimination in America.

September 29, 2024
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