Here’s the photo again: Hank Thompson and Monte Irvin, who debuted for the Giants on the same day in 1949, were the Giants’ first Black players. Thompson hit 129 home runs in eight years with ...

Tony Lazzeri, after trying to bunt, walked and Mitchell left the game. 1952 — Hall of Fame outfielder Monte Irvin of the New York Giants broke his ankle in an exhibition game. Irvin played just 46 ...