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Larry Doby, the first African-American in the American League
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Billy Joel Crew Member Larry Doby, Jr. Has Special Connection To Cleveland Indians - Watch - Billy Joel Official Site
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Nightengale: As First African American Cubs Play in World Series, Larry Doby's Legacy Alive in Cleveland
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U.S. Senate approves bill honoring Larry Doby for civil rights work
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How Jackie Robinson Paved the Way for the Undersung Larry Doby ‹ Literary Hub
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Doby stood alone when he changed A.L.
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Larry Doby - 1st black player in the American League - Cleveland 101Cleveland 101
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On This Day, July 5: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League
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Larry Doby – Society for American Baseball Research
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Meet Larry Doby, the second African-American to play in the Major Leagues
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St. Paul Saints on X: The history of Larry Doby is not only important to Major League Baseball, but it is especially important to St. Paul Saints co-owner and President, Mike Veeck.