Thoroughly researched and beautifully written, this inspiring tale chronicles the life of the second black player to reach the Major Leagues. In 1947 Larry Doby joined the Cleveland Indians, integrating the American League eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson's first appearance with the Brooklyn Dodgers. A seven-time All Star, Doby hit 253 home runs, drove in nearly 1,000 runs, and performed with distinction in the 1948 World Series.
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Larry Doby: The Struggle of the American League's First Black Player [Book]
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Larry Doby, baseball's overlooked pioneer
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Larry Doby signs with Japanese baseball team: On this date in Cleveland Indians history
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Daily Black History Facts - July 5, 1947: Larry Doby signed a contract with the Cleveland Indians baseball team, becoming the 1st black player in the American League. ⚾Jackie Robinson broke the
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Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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Cleveland Indians in 1948: A Story of Integration - The New York Times
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Indians honor Larry Doby by unveiling bronze statue outside Progressive Field - ESPN
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Larry Doby broke barriers in MLB; left lasting legacy in Montclair
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Larry Doby: A Life of Firsts and Seconds – Rediscovering Black History
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Doby blazed trails on, off field
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Salute to Larry Doby Baseball History Comes Alive!
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Larry Doby: Second to none - Watch our special presentation - CBS New York
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Larry Doby: the Jackie Robinson of the Indians' last World Series champions, World Series