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| Credits: Topps Co. via The Trading Card Database |
Harmon played three seasons for the Olean Oilers, batting .351 in 1949, .374 in 1950, and .375 in 1951.
In 1954, he made his major league debut and was the first African-American player for the Cincinnati Reds. He played in the majors during four seasons for Cincinnati (1954-56), the St. Louis Cardinals (1956-57), and Philadelphia Phillies (1957).
After his playing career, he worked as a part-time scout for the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves.
Harmon died on March 19, 2019, in Golf Manor, Ohio at the age of 94.
Source: Baseball Reference
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