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Originally signed as a catcher, the Cuban native was converted to shortstop. In 1965, he was voted the best-throwing shortstop in the Pacific Coast League. In the';-(((1971 WS, Hernandez fielded flawlessly for the Pirates. (RTM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 1, 1971: The Pirates start what is believed to be the first all-black lineup (including several Latinos) in ML history, in a 10–7 win over the Phillies. The lineup: Rennie Stennett, 2B; Gene Clines, CF; Roberto Clemente, RF; Willie Stargell, LF; Manny Sanguillen, C; Dave Cash, 3B; Al Oliver, 1B; Jackie Hernandez, SS; and Dock Ellis, P. Another black, Bob Veale, was one of three relievers in the game.