Bill White (19th century MLB player)

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William (Bill) Edward White was possibly the first black baseball player[1] to play in the major leagues. Bill was born in Milner, GA.[2] He played one game for the Providence Grays in 1879, going one for four, with one run scored.

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  1. ^ Negro league baseball: Encyclopedia II - Negro league baseball - Professional baseball
  2. ^ The 2005 ESPN Baseball Encyclopedia

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