Pumpsie Green

Pumpsie Green was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1933, Green played as a position player from 1959 until 1963, primarily with the Boston Red Sox. He achieved a notable place in baseball history as one of the first African American players to don the Red Sox uniform, breaking the team’s color barrier in 1959, a significant moment during a time when the integration of baseball was still unfolding in the American League. Throughout his career, Green appeared in 344 games, accumulating 196 hits, 13 home runs, and 74 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .246. He also showcased his speed on the base paths with 12 stolen bases. Green's playing style was characterized by his versatility and athleticism, allowing him to contribute both offensively and defensively. Although his career spanned just a few seasons, his role in the integration of the Red Sox remains an important chapter in baseball history, reflecting the broader societal changes of the era.