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Union head Tony Clark sad to see no US-born Black players in World Series - ESPN
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Baker laments lack of US-born Black players in World Series
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MLBPA Head Blames MLB For Lack Of Black Players In World Series
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Tony Clark Sad No US-Born Black Players in World Series
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Major League Baseball has a diversity problem, experts say. This year's World Series is proof