Black History Month: Pumpsie Green, the first black Boston Red Sox player

Every day during Black History Month, SI is paying homage to unsung heroes in black sports history. The Boston Red Sox were the last team to integrate. So as the World Series champs ready for their Grapefruit League opener, SI is remembering Pumpsie Green, the first black player to play for the Sox.

Every day during Black History Month, SI is paying homage to unsung heroes in black sports history. The Boston Red Sox were the last team to integrate. So as the World Series champs ready for their Grapefruit League opener, SI is remembering Pumpsie Green, the first black player to play for the Sox.