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Cleveland Guardians on X: For Black History Month, we will showcase the contributions of Black players and their impact on baseball history in Cleveland. Larry Doby was part of Cleveland's 1948 championship
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Larry Doby - Wikipedia
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Twenty-five years ago, big league pioneer Larry Doby received his Hall of Fame plaque
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How Integration Came to the American League, in Cleveland's Glory Days - The New York Times
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Cleveland Indians in 1948: A Story of Integration - The New York Times
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43 notable African-Americans with ties to Cleveland: Celebrating Black History Month
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Larry Doby 75th anniversary celebrated by Guardians with mural
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The Story of Larry Doby – Living in the Shadow of Jackie Robinson – KNPE 397
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Trailblazer Larry Doby proved integration was here to stay in baseball