Larry Doby

Larry Doby is a Hall of Fame Center Fielder who played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Detroit Tigers. Although fellow Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues, Larry Doby was the first African American to play in the American League. He was also the first African American to lead the American League in Home Runs, and to win a World Series.
Fast Facts:
1. Born: December 13, 1923
2. Birth Place: Camden, South Carolina
3. Seven Time All-Star
4. 1998: Inducted into the Hall of Fame
5. Second African American Manager in the Major Leagues
6. Died: June 18, 2003

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- Chris Brown on Larry King... 3 Answers
  
  Nice bow tie, Chris. Yeah, that man is lying. Notice the way he hesitates, and the trips all over himself to explain that. Think about it, if you were involved ... read more
- Was Carrie Prejean unreasonable in the way she acted last night on Larry King Live? 1 Answer
  
  Carrie Prejean was unreasonable on Larry King. If she did her research, she would have known that Larry King wasn't going to ask her what her favorite color is.... read more
- Should Larry Johnson be suspended for using an anti-gay slur on Twitter? 2 Answers
  
  In my opinion, I think what Larry Johnson said in the locker room to reporters qualifies as offensive, I personally would hold it against him, but i find it equ... read more
- Knicks Trades: Larry Hughes and Chris Wilcox to Knicks--good deal? 5 Answers
  
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Larry Doby Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Cleveland Indians
- Baseball-Reference.com : Career Stats
  - Height: 6-1
  - Weight: 182
  - Rookie Year: 1947
Larry Doby Timeline
- December 13, 1923: Born
- 1947: Debuts with the Cleveland Indians
- 1948: World Series Champion
- 1949: First All-Star Appearance
- 1952: Led AL in Homeruns
- 1954: Led AL in Homeruns
- 1956: Traded to Chicago White Sox
- 1959: Traded to Detroit Tigers
- 1978: Manager of Chicago White Sox
- 1998: Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
- June 18, 2003: Passed away

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