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Larry Doby - Wikipedia
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Larry Doby broke barriers in MLB; left lasting legacy in Montclair
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Anniversary of Larry Doby's breaking of AL color barrier deserves
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Larry Doby, 2nd African-American to play in the Majors. Often
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Lift as you climb': The Cleveland legacy of Larry Doby, Bill
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How Larry Doby broke color barrier in American League
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Minor League – SABR's Baseball Cards Research Committee
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Larry Doby 75th anniversary celebrated by Guardians with mural
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Larry Doby 75th anniversary celebrated by Guardians with mural
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On This Date in Sports July 5, 1947: Larry Doby the Forgotten
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Sports - 1949 MLB All-Star Game (Any Medium): Doyle Collection Set
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How Larry Doby broke color barrier in American League