Larry Doby

Quick Facts

Full Name	Larry Doby
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 13, 1923(1923-12-13)
Age	101
Date Of Death	June 18, 2003, Montclair, NJ
Birthplace	Camden
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Larry Doby Biography

Larry Doby is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 13, 1923 in Camden, South Carolina, United States. 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.

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

He had five children with his wife Helyn.

Larry Doby Net Worth

Larry Doby is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Larry Doby 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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

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

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Larry Doby height 6 feet 1 inches Larry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Larry Doby Dating?

According to our records, Larry Doby married to Helyn Curvy. As of December 1, 2023, Larry Doby’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Larry Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Larry Doby celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Larry Doby

1. Larry Doby was the first black player in the American League.
2. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1947-1955.
3. Doby was a seven-time All-Star and two-time AL home run leader.
4. He helped lead the Indians to their last World Series title in 1948.
5. Doby served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
6. He hit 253 career home runs and had a lifetime batting average of .283.
7. Doby was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
8. He later became a coach and manager, including for the Chicago White Sox.
9. Doby faced racism and discrimination throughout his career and life.
10. His legacy paved the way for future generations of black baseball players.

Who was the first Black player in the American League?

In 1947, only a few months after Jackie Robinson’s major league debut, Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck signed Doby , who became the first Black player in the American League. Doby suffered the same indignities as Jackie Robinson, but his struggles did not get the media attention Robinson’s received.

What was Larry Doby known for?

Lawrence Eugene Doby (December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) who was the second black player to break baseball’s color barrier and the first black player in the American League.

Who really broke the color barrier in baseball?

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson , age 28, becomes the first African American player in Major League Baseball’s modern era when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson broke the color barrier in a sport that had been segregated for more than 50 years.

Who was the 3rd Black MLB player?

3. Hank Thompson – 1947-1956.

Who was the first Black manager in MLB?

Frank Robinson , (born August 31, 1935, Beaumont, Texas, U.S—died February 7, 2019, Los Angeles, California), American professional baseball player who became the first Black manager in Major League Baseball.