All Articles (1)NewsMar 21, 2019Chuck Harmon (1924–2019), first African American to play for the Cincinnati RedsChuck Harmon was the first African American to play for the Cincinnati Reds, taking the field in 1954, seven years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Harmon was a star baseball and basketball player for the University of Toledo. He was a utility player for the Reds for three seasons, hitting .242, than played for the Cardinals and Phillies. He retained close ties to the Reds and was often seen at games and events.Showing 1 - 1 of 1 ResultsBrowse articles by tagPlanning ResourcesSympathy AdviceHonoringGriefOffer Sympathy and SupportHelp with Grief and LossHonoring a Life
