Larry Doby
American baseball player
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About Larry Doby
Larry Doby is remembered for his immense contributions to professional baseball. The American Major League Baseball player was the second black player to overcome the color barrier in the league just three months after Jackie Robinson landed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He went into the MLB directly from the Negro leagues after signing with the Cleveland Indians, for which he played until 1955. He also had stints with the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers and played in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons in 1962. He coached the Sox in 1978, making him the MLB’s second black manager.
Family Life
He was the son of Etta Brooks and David Doby, a semi-pro baseball player who died at 37 years old in a drowning accident. He was married to Helyn Doby, with whom he had five children. She predeceased him by two years.
Achievements
He is an inductee of the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame. He was a one-time World Series champion.
Death
He died from cancer on June 18, 2003.
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F.A.Q. about Larry Doby
When is his birthday?
Larry Doby's birthday is on December 13, 1923.
In how many days is his birthday?
Larry Doby's birthday is in 163 days
How old was Larry Doby when he died?
He was 79 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 18, 2003.
How old would he be today?
Larry Doby would be 98 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Larry Doby from?
He was born in Camden, South Carolina, U.S..
Larry Doby's Popularity
Larry Doby was a famous American baseball player, who was born on December 13, 1923. As a person born on this date, Larry Doby is listed in our database as the 37th most popular celebrity for the day (December 13) and the 46th most popular for the year (1923).
People born on December 13 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Larry Doby is the 1403rd most popular Sagittarius.
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