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Bill introduced to honor Cleveland Indians Hall of Famer Larry
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Larry Doby signs with Japanese baseball team: On this date in
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Larry Doby 7-5-1947 Broke Color Barrier Signed Cleveland Indians
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Larry Doby by National Baseball Hall Of Fame Library
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How Integration Came to the American League, in Cleveland's Glory
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Larry Doby - 1st black player in the American League - Cleveland
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Larry Doby Baseball HOF Stats Bat - Cooperstown Bat Company
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Indians unveil Larry Doby statue
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Larry Doby – Society for American Baseball Research