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Larry Doby legacy as first Black player in American League
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Tonight, and throughout the season, we honor #14 alongside #42, and give a well-deserved salute to two of the game's pioneers. In 1947, just three, By Cleveland Guardians
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Larry Doby: The American League's Jackie Robinson – LA Dodger Talk
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Larry Doby, the first African-American in the American League, debuted with the Indians 71 years ago
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Larry Doby legacy as first Black player in American League
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Doby, Larry Baseball Hall of Fame
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It's Time for Larry Doby to Receive Proper Recognition from Major League Baseball
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Doby, Larry Baseball Hall of Fame
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Trailblazer Larry Doby proved integration was here to stay in baseball
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