Ozzie Virgil Sr. 1st Dominican to play Baseball in the Major Leagues in 1956. Autographed photo w/ Rookie card.

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🌟 Ozzie Virgil Sr. Autographed Photo with Rookie Card 🌟📌 Historical SignificanceOsvaldo José Virgil Pichardo (1932-2024) was the first Dominican to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) post-integration. He appeared in 324 games between 1956 and 1969. Virgil played as a utility player for various teams, including the New York/San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a right-handed batter and thrower, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 174 pounds.📌 Early LifeVirgil was born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, on May 17, 1932. His family emigrated to the United States when he was 13, settling in the Bronx. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School and served in the United States Marines from 1950 to 1952.📌 Career HighlightsVirgil began his 17-season career in 1953. He made his MLB debut with the New York Giants on September 23, 1956. He played every position except pitcher and center field. In 1958, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers and later played for the Kansas City Royals. He spent 19 seasons as a coach for various teams, including the Giants, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Mariners.📌 AchievementsVirgil had a .231 batting average with 174 hits, 14 home runs, and 73 RBI. He was the first Latino player for the Tigers and played a significant role in breaking the color barrier. He won the NL pennant with the Padres in 1984 and was the NL third-base coach at the 1985 All-Star Game.