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Larry Doby played his entire Major League career primarily as a Center Fielder, although, he played other outfield positions later in his career.

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When did baseball player Larry Doby play?

Larry Doby debuted on July 5, 1947 and played his final game on July 26, 1959.


When did Larry Doby play his last game?

Larry Doby was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Chicago White Sox during the 1949 season. Doby appeared in 14 games for the American League champion White Sox toward the end of that season, but was not on their post-season roster and did not play in the World Series that year. He retired at the end of the season at age 35.


What was the longest homerun ever?

Larry Doby - 575 feet at Griffith Stadium 1950


Was Larry Doby the first African American to play for the Indians?

Yes ... Larry's first game with the Indians was July 5, 1947 against the White Sox at Comiskey Park in Chicago. He pinch hit for pitcher Bryan Stephens in the top of the 7th inning and struckout.


What were the fielding stats for baseball player Larry Doby playing at center field for the Cleveland Indians in 1955?

Larry Doby played in 129 games at center field for the Cleveland Indians in 1955, starting in all of them. He played for a total of 3355 outs, equivalent to 124.26 9-inning games. He made 313 putouts, had 5 assists, and committed 2 errors, equivalent to .016 errors per 9-inning game. He had one double play.

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What year did Larry Doby first play?

Larry Doby played his first game in Comiskey Park on July 5th, 1947.


When did baseball player Larry Doby play?

Larry Doby debuted on July 5, 1947 and played his final game on July 26, 1959.


How tall is Larry Doby?

Larry Doby is 6' 1".


What is the birth name of Larry Doby?

Larry Doby's birth name is Doby, Lawrence Eugene.


When was Larry Doby born?

Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923.


Where was Larry doby born?

Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923


What is Larry Doby's birthday?

Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923.


When was Larry Doby Award created?

Larry Doby Award was created in 1999.


What team did Larry Doby play for?

In the Negro leagues, Larry Doby played for the Newark Eagles. In Major League Baseball, he played for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers.


What was the position of the second black player in Major League Baseball?

Larry Doby played center field.


When and where did baseball player Larry Doby die?

Larry Doby died June 18, 2003, in Montclair, NJ, USA.


When and where was baseball player Larry Doby born?

Larry Doby was born December 13, 1923, in Camden, SC, USA.