What could have been?
In 1945, the Boston Red Sox had the chance to sign three Black players, including Jackie Robinson and a future Rookie of The Year in Sam Jethroe. The try out was a mere formality to satisfy civil rights activists regarding the integration of baseball. There was no chance any Blacks would be in Boston unless they wore the uniform of the Braves or a visiting team. Boston finally became the last team to remove the race barrier with the promotion of Pumpsie Green in 1959 and shortly followed by Earl Wilson.