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Larry Doby Ideastream Public Media
Larry Doby comic book, 1950. - Cleveland Memory Project
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From Larry Doby to an Imperfect Game - Extra Innings Episode 13
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Photos: Larry Doby through the years
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70 years ago today Larry Doby broke the color barrier in the American League
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Larry Doby was a hero': How the Hall of Famer built a friendship with a teenage Cleveland Indians employee
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Tim Scott on X: Larry Doby was an American hero. ✓Served his country during WWII ✓1st Black American to play 🏀 in ABL (pre-NBA) ✓Led his team to a 1946 Negro League
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Larry Doby's pioneering role with Tribe, American League recognized: Indians Insider
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Years after his death, Larry Doby is still teaching us important lessons
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Larry Doby delivers Hall of Fame induction speech
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Larry Doby Second to None streams tonight on CBS News New York
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Larry Doby: The Struggle of the American League's First Black Player (Dover Baseball): Moore, Joseph Thomas, Dickson, Paul: 0800759483372: : Books
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Larry Doby, Hall of Fame, Cleveland Indians, 1947
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Cleveland Guardians on X: Larry Doby would've celebrated his 98th birthday today. Doby broke the color barrier in the American League and was a 9x All-Star and 2x World Series winner. /