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.

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

• Mahalo's Guide to the Cleveland Indians
• Baseball-Reference.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 182
  • Rookie Year: 1947

• 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