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Larry Doby - Wikipedia
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As one of last Negro League parks reopens, a museum prepares to tell its story - The Athletic
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Larry Doby broke barriers in MLB; left lasting legacy in Montclair
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Larry Doby signs contract with Tribe owner Bill Veeck for $5,000, breaks AL color barrier, by Cleveland Guardians
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Montclair's Own: Baseball Legend Larry Doby Nominated For Congressional Medal
The remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League. , In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians,
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All Star: How Larry Doby Smashed the Color Barrier in Baseball (HC) (2022)
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GOP and Dem congressmen: We agree, Larry Doby deserves Congressional Gold Medal
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Cleveland's Larry Doby was the 1st Black man to break the color barrier in the American League