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Quote by Monte Irvin

“Everyone says we have our first African American president. Has there ever been a Jewish president? An Italian president? They don't say a damn thing about that. You think we're still fighting the Civil War or something. If you want to mention it in passing, OK. But don't dwell on it.”

Quote by Monte Irvin

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Monte Irvin was an American professional baseball player born on February 25, 1919, and passed away on January 11, 2016. He was one of the first African American players in Major League Baseball, serving for the New York Giants and Chicago Cubs, and became the first African American to win the MVP of the All-Star Game in 1946. more

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