Larry Doby: the Jackie Robinson of the Indians' last World Series champions, World Series
Keeping the legacy of baseball's “second man” alive
Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
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.
Larry Doby: The Struggle of the American League's First Black Player [Book]
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