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Larry Doby breaks American League color barrier 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1947)


Video: 'Larry Doby Biography'

(Saturday, July 5, 1947)Larry Doby, 23, made his debut with the Cleveland Indians today, becoming the first black player in the American League three months after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National League. Continue reading Larry Doby breaks American League color barrier 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1947)