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After also failing to make the Boston Red Sox after a tryout, Robinson was signed to play for the Kansas City Monarchs three years later, becoming an All-Star as a rookie and breaking the color barrier in MLB in 1947. Moreland had pitched in 15 games for the Baltimore Elite Giants of the Negro Leagues in 1940, but would pitch in just one more Negro League game after his tryout with Chicago.
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Interestingly, the White Sox were on the brink of a trade to bring Robinson to the White Sox in 1955, but the Cincinnati Reds claimed him on trade waivers, nixing the deal.



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