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Has there ever been a black third basemen? All other positions have had a black player. Am I right or wrong. Of course I'd like to know his name and any stats he had if there was one. Thank you.  Charles O'NeiLL II

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Charles,

  The two black guys who played third base that occur to me immediately are Jackie Robinson, who played every position but pitcher and catcher, and Terry Pendelton. You will find their stats at:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/p/pendlte01.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/r/robinja02.shtml

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I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

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Ph.D. in American history.

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Bevy of writing awards.

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