BREAKING BASEBALL'S COLOR BARRIER
While most record books name Jackie Robinson as breaking the color barrier in baseball in 1947, many forget others who became the first black players.
Cuban star Orestes 'Minnie' Miñoso is certainly one to look up in the history books. His real name is Saturnino Orestes Armas "Minnie" Miñoso Arrieta.
He was a Cuban professional free agent baseball player playing for Cleveland Indians in the late 40's. The Cuban Comet is still alive and working in baseball for Chicago.