A history of race and the Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have a checkered history when it comes to race.
Here are a few key points.

1949

The Red Sox pass on the chance to sign future Hall of Famer Willie Mays.

Pictured: A 1971 baseball card signed by Willie Mays.

Willie Mays
Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

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