Larry Doby debuted on July 5, 1947 and played his final game on July 26, 1959.
Larry Doby played his entire Major League career primarily as a Center Fielder, although, he played other outfield positions later in his career.
Larry Doby - 575 feet at Griffith Stadium 1950
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.
Yes, off of Bob Porterfield.
Larry Doby is 6' 1".
Larry Doby's birth name is Doby, Lawrence Eugene.
Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923.
Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923
Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923.
Larry Doby Award was created in 1999.
Larry Doby died June 18, 2003, in Montclair, NJ, USA.
Larry Doby was born December 13, 1923, in Camden, SC, USA.
Larry Doby played in 29 games for the Cleveland Indians as a 23 year old rookie in 1947. Larry Doby was signed by Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck in 1947.
Larry Doby played his first game in Comiskey Park on July 5th, 1947.
Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923 and died on June 18, 2003. Larry Doby would have been 79 years old at the time of death or 91 years old today.
Larry Doby's wife of 55 years, Helyn, passed away in 2001, two years before her husband.