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Cleveland Guardians on X: On this day in 1947, Larry Doby became the first Black player in the American League. / X
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Black ThenLarry Doby: Made History as the First Black Baseball Player in the American League - Black Then
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Doby was second black player in Major League Baseball
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Ideas, Budget Overrides; First Year Cleveland; Larry Doby Anniversa, Season 2017, Episode 707
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Larry Doby - Wikipedia
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Larry Doby Print
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Bob Lemke's Blog: Newest custom: 1972 Larry Doby
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Paterson, N.J. honors Larry Doby, who broke the American League's color barrier in 1947 - CBS New York
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Larry Doby National Museum of American History
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5 facts about Larry Doby: Baseball legend who broke down racial barriers - Baseball - Sports - Daily Express US
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Larry Doby, the first African-American in the American League, debuted with the Indians 71 years ago
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Photos: Larry Doby through the years