. Sam Jethroe

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Sam Jethroe played for the Boston Braves 45 years ago.

45 years · time since played Joe Smith, reporter

Sam Jethroe was dropped to the minors after only three years with the Braves.

3 years · duration with Braves Joe Smith, reporter

Joe Smith of member station W-C-P-N reports that Sam Jethroe, ho played for the Boston Braves 45 years ago, is currently suing the Major eague. Jethro was one of the few black players nominated as Rookie of the Year, ut was dropped to the minors after only three years with the Braves. He claims hat racial discrimination played a part in his demotion, and is taking legal ction to receive the pension benefits he says he deserves.

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