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Louis Cardinals, John Kennedy Philadelphia Phillies and Pumpsie Green, Boston Red Sox.Īfter high school and a stint in the Navy, the tall first baseman began his career in the Negro Leagues with the Goshen / Greensboro (NC) Red Wings and later suited up with the Jacksonville Eagles, a touring club which was hired in 1950 to play in Canada as the Indian Head Rockets.Īfter two seasons with the Rockets (1950-1951) Alston kicked off his career in organized baseball way down in the Southwest International League. Bats : Left Throws: Rightĭied: December 30, 1993, Winston-Salem, NCĪlston was one of three Western Canada players who went on to become the first blacks to integrate major league teams – Alston with the St.
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