Oakland A's Archives - Andscape

Fifty years ago, baseball’s All-Star Game showcased an unspoken Black arms race

The 1971 contest was the first to feature two Black starting pitchers, Vida Blue and Dock Ellis

By Bijan C. Bayne

5 years ago Sports

The day Reggie Jackson hit a home run off Tiger Stadium’s light tower at the 1971 All-Star Game

The Oakland right fielder was a last-minute add to the lineup

By Rhiannon Walker

8 years ago Sports