Larry Doby Appreciation Thread: First Black Man From Negro Leagues to MLB

[NYC Rebel]

He has a small expressway carving through the Meadowlands swamps in North Jersey named after him. Crazy is how that highway led me to know his contribution to breaking MLBs color barrier...

 

[QuarterCenturyLegend]

I'm glad people (on here) are aware of the person who isn't Jackie Robinson. We've been told the Jackie Robinson story, but nobody really knows about Larry Doby. That's not to diminish Jackie's accomplishments or one up the other, but it's nice to see people come in this thread and give respect. Thanks. I'm no relative, nor do I know any of the family members. I'm just a Cleveland Indian fan who thought people might like his story or had never heard of him. I appreciate history

 

[get these nets]

Larry Doby Jr. on father's gold medal!​

MLB Network​

Dec 12, 2023
Larry Doby Jr. discusses accepting the Congressional Gold Medal honor for his father, missing his father, and shares memories of Yogi Berra

One of N.J.’s greatest ballplayers receives one of nation’s highest honors

Larry Doby, who broke the color barrier in the American League, will be honored on Wednesday.

www.nj.com

 

[get these nets]

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05/07/25

Refurbished Larry Doby Field dedicated in Hall of Famer's hometown

PATERSON, N.J. – A No. 14 is emblazoned in center field, and white lettering stretches along the foul lines beyond the coaches’ boxes: “LARRY DOBY FIELD.” These are just a few of the flourishes unveiled on Wednesday morning when this city rededicated a ballfield named for the barrier breaker and

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