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Why doesn't the Phillies roster look like Philadelphia?
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Five reasons Phillies have turned around their season under interim manager Rob Thomson
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Philadelphia Phillies' Josh Harrison, Taijuan Walker reflect on declining number of Black players
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No US-Born Black Players Expected on World Series Rosters – NBC10 Philadelphia
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Phillies Add Josh Harrison To Replenish a Depleted Bench
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April 22, 1957: John Kennedy becomes first African American to play for Philadelphia Phillies – Society for American Baseball Research
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With Griffey's help, MLB hosts HBCU All-Star Game hoping to create opportunity for Black players
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No US-born Black players in World Series, first time since 1950
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How the Phillies may make use of an expanded roster in September
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Phillies' injured first baseman Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make postseason roster
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Philadelphia Phillies, History & Notable Players
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The story of John Kennedy, the Phillies' forgotten first black player