An outstanding fielder though never an All-Star, he broke that barrier with the Giants in 1956 and later became the Tigers’ first Black player.
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Ozzie Virgil Sr., First Dominican-Born Major Leaguer, Dies at 92
BaseballOctober 2, 2024
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