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Harmon hit over .300 five consecutive years in the minors but never approached such numbers in the majors. As a star basketball player at the University of Toledo, he led the school to the 1943 NIT finals. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 17, 1954: Nino Escalera becomes the first black to play for the Cincinnati Redlegs when he hits a pinch single in a 5–1 loss to the Braves. In the 7th, another black rookie, Chuck Harmon, follows, pinch hitting for Corky Valentine and popping out. » May 16, 1956: The Reds send Chuck Harmon to the Cardinals for infielder Alex Grammas and OF Joe Frazier. » May 11, 1957: The Cards and Phils trade outfielders, St. Louis getting Glen Gorbous and Philley taking Chuck Harmon.