Cito Gaston of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes the first Black manager to win a World Series.
At a Glance
- Date
- 25 October 1992
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Key people
- Cito Gaston
- Category
- Sports
- Source
- 1992 World Series records · National Baseball Hall of Fame
What It Meant Then
He broke a barrier in baseball's managerial ranks decades after the game integrated.
What It Means Now
Gaston's championship remains a milestone of Black leadership in sports.
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