On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his major league debut, and White Americans realized the natural superior athletic ability of the minority player. Robinson stole 29 bases in 1947, to lead the National League. From 1951 to present, the American League leader in stolen bases has mostly been a minority, and from 1953 to present in the National league. In 1952 Larry Doby, hit 32 home runs to lead the American League. In 1955, Willie Mays hit 51 homers to lead the National League. From 1960-69 the National League home run king was a minority. From 1949-1959 the National league MVP had been a minority, exception 1950 and 1952. Of course, the all time base stealer, and home run king are minorities, pre-steroid era. But with steroids, it is possible for those who lack these physical abilities, to achieve them artificially. Thus, creating a Willie Mays, who had speed and power, in a lab. Thus, a Jose Canseco.
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