Mark DeSaulnier @RepDeSaulnier
On July 21, 1959, Richmond native and El Cerrito HS/Contra Costa College star Pumpsie Green made history as the first African American to play for @RedSox. Today, we celebrate his impact both on the game of baseball and one of Contra Costa County’s true trailblazers. #CA11Heroes — PolitiTweet.org
The Boston Globe @BostonGlobe
#BREAKING: Elijah ‘‘Pumpsie’’ Green, the first black player on the Boston Red Sox, has died. He was 85.… https://t.co/opiR53zY7R