Larry Doby

Baseball Player

Birthday December 13, 1923

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Camden, SC

DEATH DATE Jun 18, 2003 (79)

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About

Became the first black player to ever play in the American League in 1947 when he joined the Cleveland Indians; played a total of 13 years in the AL.

Before Fame

He was a terrific basketball player in high school, earning a scholarship to Long Island University.

Trivia

He managed the Chicago White Sox in 1978, becoming the second African American ever to manage a major league baseball team.

Family Life

He had five children with his wife Helyn.

Associated With

He broke into the majors with the Cleveland Indians under manager Lou Boudreau.