July 15, 1948 – Satchel Paige becomes the first African-American pitcher in the Major Leagues to get a win – 8-5 against the Philadelphia Athletics. Paige ended the year with 21 appearances and a 6-1 record with a 2.48 ERA, 2 shutouts, 43 strikeouts, 22 walks and 61 base hits allowed in 72 2/3 innings. The Indians win the World Series in 1948.
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