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Larry Doby was the second black player to break baseball's color barrier and the first in the American League. He played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Chunichi Dragons, and was a seven-time All-Star and a World Series champion.
Larry Doby was the first African-American to play in the American League and the second in the modern era after Jackie Robinson. He played center field for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers, and hit 273 home runs and 1,094 RBIs in his career.
Dec 13, 2010 · Larry Doby Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: Centerfielder and Second Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Right. 6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg) Born: December 13, 1923 in Camden, SC. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 9x All-Star. 2x World Series. 14 37 14 6 14 14 25 32.
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Larry Doby Bio. Fullname: Lawrence Eugene Doby; Born: 12/13/1923 in Camden, SC; College: Long Island; Debut: 7/05/1947; Hall of Fame: 1998; Died: 6/18/2003; Relationship(s): cousin of Ali Williams
Jun 20, 2003 · Larry Doby, who broke the color barrier in the American League in 1947, three months after Jackie Robinson became the first black in modern major league baseball, died Wednesday night at his home...
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Larry Doby, the second Black player in modern history to break the color barrier in the American League. Read how he overcame racial prejudice, military service, and personal challenges to become a star outfielder and All-Star.
Larry Doby (born Dec. 13, 1923, Camden, S.C., U.S.—died June 18, 2003, Montclair, N.J.) was an American baseball player, the second African American player in the major leagues and the first in the American League when he joined the Cleveland Indians in 1947.
