1950 Bowman #23, Don Newcombe RC ⭐ MLB Pioneer
1950 Bowman #174, Hank Thompson RC ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Back in 1949, these two MLB Pioneers were the first Black pitcher & batter to face each other in a modern MLB game.
Don Newcombe began his pro baseball career with the Newark Eagles in the Negro League.
Hank Thompson played most of his early pro baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League.