Gene Clines passes away

Gene stealing against Brooks Robinson in the 1971 World Series. | Photo by Focus On Sport/Getty Images

He played on the ‘71 World Series team and was part of the first MLB all-minority lineup.

Sad news from the Pirates today:

It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of former Pirate Gene Clines.

Gene was part of the first all-minority lineup in Major League Baseball history. We send our deepest condolences to the Clines family at this time. pic.twitter.com/PHcA9R5EVy

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