On April 19, 1963, opening night in Knoxville before 2,827 fans to begin the season, Eddie Crawford stepped to the plate as the third batter in the first inning for Nashville, becoming the first Negro player to play in a regular season game for the Vols.
Although he did not finish the year with the Vols, his claim to Nashville baseball history stands. In this episode you will learn about Crawford's five-year career in pro baseball.
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