April 3, 2024
LARRY DOBY SIGNED AMERICAN LEAGUE CLEVELAND INDIANS LOGO BASEBALL
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LARRY DOBY AUTOGRAPHED AMERICAN LEAGUE BASEBALL CLEVELAND INDIANS LOGO HALL OF FAMER 1998 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FROM T&A SPORTSThis was hand signed by Larry Doby in blue pen. We represented Larry to do autograph signings.Lawrence Eugene DobyElected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1998,Born: December 13, 1924, in Camden, South CarolinaDied: June 18, 2003, in Montclair, New JerseyML Debut: 7/5/1947Primary Position: Center FielderBats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 14Played For: Newark Eagles (1942-1943, 1946-1947)Cleveland Indians (1947-1955, 1958)Chicago White Sox (1956-1957, 1959)Detroit Tigers (1959)Managed: Chicago White Sox (1978)Post-Season: 1948 World Series, 1954 World SeriesAwards: All-Star (7): 1949-1955The first African-American player in the American League, Larry Doby was a power-hitting center fielder and a key member of Cleveland's pennant winners in 1948 and '54. Before joining the Indians, he starred with the Negro National League's Newark Eagles for four seasons, leading them to a championship in 1946. A nine-time all-star (seven times with the Indians and twice with the Eagles), Doby led the American League twice in homers. He was shortstop Monte Irvin's double play partner in Newark.Did You Know... that in 1962, Larry Doby and Don Newcombe became the first former major leaguers to play for a professional
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