Comer Cottrell, born on this day in Mobile, Alabama, would go on to become a pioneering entrepreneur and influential figure in American business. In 1970, he founded Pro-Line Corporation, which became one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S., best known for revolutionizing Black hair care with products like the Curly Kit.
In 1989, Cottrell made history again by becoming the first African American part-owner of a Major League Baseball team, the Texas Rangers. His achievements opened doors for Black entrepreneurs in industries long lacking in representation.
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