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Fowler Cubs’ first African-American in Series
- Updated: October 25, 2016
Dexter Fowler will be the first man to step in the batter’s box in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field on Tuesday night. And he will make history when he does so, becoming the first African-American player in Cubs history to play in the Fall Classic.
The last time the Cubs were in the World Series, in 1945, African-American and Latino players were not allowed in the Majors Leagues. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier two years later in 1947 when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers and, along with teammate Dan Bankhead, was the first black man to play in a World Series — a heart-breaking, seven-game loss to the crosstown rival Yankees.
Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX Gm 2 Oct. 26 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ …
