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Lawrence Eugene Doby (December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) who was the second black player to break baseball's color barrier and the first black player in the American League.
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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 was the first African-American to play in the American League and the second in the modern era after Jackie Robinson. He was a seven-time All-Star, a World Series home run hitter, and a manager of the Chicago White Sox.
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Jun 20, 2003 · June 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...
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League and the second in modern history in major-league baseball. From his early years in South Carolina to his achievements in the Negro Leagues and the majors, discover how he overcame racial prejudice and became a superior hitter and outfielder.
Dec 13, 2023 · (Reuters) - Larry Doby, who in 1947 became the second Black player to break baseball's color barrier, leading the Cleveland Indians to a World Series championship the following year, was...
Dec 13, 2023 · The first Black player to integrate the American League and the 1947 Cleveland Indians was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on his 100th birthday. His son, Larry Doby Jr., accepted the medal on his behalf and thanked his family, friends and teammates for their support. The ceremony featured a rendering of the famous photo of Doby and Gromek hugging after Game 4 of the 1948 World Series.
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