Elijah "Pumpsie" Green in 1959
The first African-American player to play for the Boston Red Sox was Elijah "Pumpsie" Green. Green had his Red Sox debut on July 21st, 1959.
Willie O'Ree was the first black player, 1958, Boston Bruins. He was Canadian, born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The first African-American was Valmore James, 1981, Buffalo Sabres, born in Ocala, Florida.
Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks
it was chrispus attucks.he was the first african american to die in the boston massacre which led to five deaths.
Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks
Who was Dallas cowboys first African American player in American history?
Jim brown
Arthur Ashe was the first African American tennis player who won 3 grand slam titles.
she was the first African American basketball player.