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St. Louis Cardinals - Tom Alston was the first African American to
Tom Alston first black player for the St. Louis Cardinals, MLB
No African-Americans on Cardinals roster, few in the stands
When Gussie Busch bought the Cardinals in 1953, he asked, 'Where
Tom Alston (1926-1993) •
St. Louis Cardinals - On this date in 1954, Tom Alston became the
No African-Americans on Cardinals roster, few in the stands
St. Louis Cardinals - Tom Alston was the first African American to