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SLIDESHOW - From Negro leaguers of the past to the future Hall of Famers, African-Americans continue to make contributions to America's pastime...

Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Before the Jimmy Rollins and C.C. Sabathias, there were many black ball players that paved the way. From Negro leaguers of the past to the future Hall of Famers, African-Americans continue to make contributions to America’s pastime. Play ball.

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