Indians recognize Robinson's feats Apr 16, 2008
Crisp, formerly of the Indians, felt it important to point out the legacy of Larry Doby, as well. Doby broke the American League color barrier when he made his debut with the Indians in 1947, 11 weeks after Robinson's first game. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Three to don No. 42 for Red Sox Apr 15, 2008
Coco Crisp is happy to be able to wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby ... "He was a great guy, great personality. He was a little more outspoken about things that were going on in baseball, which actually helped in a roundabout way. Also, Larry Doby, you can't forget about him. He was the first in the American League.". (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Aaron headlines roundtable discussion Mar 29, 2008
Aaron and others expressed their disappointment that the hard-fought efforts of Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby and other baseball pioneers hadn't led to the game's thriving among urban blacks. "I'm very concerned about the decline in the number of African-American players," King said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Is Obama Ready For America? Mar 26, 2008
The simple reason is that as a result of the excellence of Jackie Robinson, as well those who immediately followed him such as Satchel Paige, Don Newcombe, Larry Doby and Roy Campanella, there's no one in his right mind, who might watch the incompetence of a particular black player, who can say, "Those blacks can't play baseball." Whether we like it or not, whether for good reason or bad reason, people make stereotypes and stereotypes can have effects. For the nation and for black people, the... (Human Events Online)
MLB spotlights Civil Rights Movement Mar 25, 2008
At the Civil Rights Museum, the original Hall of Fame plaques of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby, the first black players to break the color barrier in the Major Leagues, will be on display Friday, courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The plaques will also be available for fans to view Saturday at AutoZone Park throughout the ballgame. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
John Shea on Baseball Mar 9, 2008
Cleveland is where Larry Doby became the first American League African American player and where Frank Robinson became the majors' first African American manager. Cincinnati didn't have a minority manager until 1993 - Tony Perez was fired after 44 games. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Weeks doing family name proud Feb 27, 2008
Newark was hit particularly hard by that exodus, losing stars like Larry Doby and Don Newcombe, and folded in 1948 after 13 seasons ... "My grandfather told me that he grew up watching the old guys, like Josh Gibson and "Cool" Papa Bell. He talked about Larry Doby and Don Newcombe. He loved it.". (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Hargrove gets into Indians' Hall Feb 9, 2008
Larry Doby, the AL's first black player, often cited Gordon's friendship as a major turning point in his transition to the big leagues. Like Hargrove, Gordon also turned to managing after his playing days were done. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Rays to honor retired Alstott Feb 8, 2008
Succeeding years have brought Larry Doby (1999), Wade Boggs (2000), St. Petersburg mayor David J. Fischer (2001), U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks (2002), Bucs coach Jon Gruden and general manager Rich McKay (2004), boxer Winky Wright (2004), racing legend Michael Andretti (2005), Al Lopez Jr., Al Lopez III, and Al Lopez IV (2006), plus Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (2007). is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Minoso honored by Robinson Award Jan 13, 2008
He crisscrossed the country with black teammates, and as the first black Latino in the Majors, he faced the same intractable racism Robinson and Larry Doby did in trying to play the game. "The story of the Negro Leagues doesn't lie in the adversity but in how these men handled that adversity," said Bob Kendrick, marketing director of the museum. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Fergie Jenkins to speak at baseball Lead-Off Dinner Jan 11, 2008
He idolized Mantle, Mays, Al Kaline, Larry Doby, Jackie Robinson, Whitey Ford and Gibson. He adopted a game-day routine from Marichal. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Indians Ready For Annual Press Tour Jan 10, 2008
Each bus, named on behalf of Indians greats Larry Doby, Lou Boudrean and Mel Harder, will visit five cities respectively featuring players, coaches, broadcasters and manager Eric Wedge ... CLEVELAND INDIANS 2008 PRESS TOUR LARRY DOBY TEAM MONDAY, JANUARY 21 at Youngstown State University Stambaugh Stadium Gymnasium and DeBartolo Stadium Club, One University Plaza, Youngstown Press Conference: 4:30 p.m. Sponsor Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Event: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets: Preferred Level Admission (includes... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Nov 29, 2007
They include Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Jimmy Foxx and Gil Hodges among others. -- David Groome, Atlanta. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Indians leadoff man Grady Sizemore ranks ninth on Bill James' list of young studs. Nov 3, 2007
The Indians had Hall of Fame center fielders for most of their first 55 years, in Tris Speaker, Earl Averill and Larry Doby. It's been awhile. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Upsets could bode well for Rockies Oct 25, 2007
Larry Doby took the other two-thirds of the Triple Crown with 32 homers and 126 runs batted in. Al Rosen was still a great player. (Boston Globe)
N.J. city pushes national park status Oct 22, 2007
Paterson also was the birthplace of comic Lou Costello, baseball legend Larry Doby, and poet Allen Ginsberg. In recent years it was perhaps better known as the setting for Lean On Me, the 1989 film in which Morgan Freeman starred as Joe Clark, a stern real-life principal of a troubled local high school. (USA Today -- News)
Manuel's ties run deep in postseason Oct 20, 2007
While Cleveland still has to get there -- Boston's Josh Beckett and former Indian Manny Ramirez threw a wrench into that plan on Thursday night -- Manuel would like to see his former club win its first championship since Bob Feller, Larry Doby and Lou Boudreau led them there in 1948. In his nearly eight seasons in Cleveland as hitting coach and then manager, the Indians appeared in two World Series, losing in 1995 and 1997, and made the playoffs in six of seven years. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Another step for Cincinnati Oct 17, 2007
He was in the stands when Larry Doby followed Robinson's historic footsteps with Cleveland. What he saw in Cincinnati this week left him with another sense of breakthrough. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raising some chief concerns over logo Oct 13, 2007
DiBiasio, who has worked for the Indians for 28 years, said, "We believe this is an issue of perception. We think people look at the logo and they think about baseball - they think about C.C. Sabathia, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, and Omar Vizquel. The Wall Street Journal did an editorial about the Jeep Cherokee and concluded that something cannot be demeaned if there is no intent to demean. We still believe the vast majority of our fans like Chief Wahoo.". "I'm not offended by it, but I can see both... (Boston Globe)
Rockies pair snag Legacy Awards Oct 13, 2007
PHOENIX -- Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will receive the Larry Doby Rookie of the Year Award and general manager Dan O'Dowd will receive the Rube Foster Executive of the Year Award as part of the Legacy Award program sponsored by the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City. Tulowitzki, 23, set a National League record for a rookie shortstop by hitting 24 home runs and batted. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rockies notes: Cook ready if needed Oct 13, 2007
The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: News: Colorado Rockies News. 10/12/2007 10:14 PM ET Notes: Cook stays ready if needed Righty continues to rehab in case he's called upon By Thomas Harding / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Notes: Capuano has shoulder surgery Oct 13, 2007
In a possible precursor to the Baseball Writers' Association of America awards, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki won the Larry Doby rookie of the year award over Brewers shortstop Ryan Braun. The winners will be honored at a gala ceremony in Kansas City on Jan. 12. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Indians feeling Chapman's spirit Oct 10, 2007
Years of neglect had made the plaque's text illegible, but it was refurbished and placed alongside those honoring Hall of Famers Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, Larry Doby, Lou Boudreau and other Cleveland baseball greats. Chapman's tragic saga had been reborn. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Comiskey passes, leaves enduring legacy Aug 28, 2007
On Dec. 8, 1955 in Chicago, team vice president Chuck Comiskey (right) greets Larry Doby, acquired by the White Sox in a trade with Cleveland. (Bettmann/Corbis). (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Bankhead a Major League trailblazer Aug 25, 2007
Larry Doby, Wilbert Brown and Hank Thompson had arrived five or six weeks earlier, but all had been position players. At the time, fans and many ballplayers wondered what the reaction would be when a black pitcher drilled a white player for the first time. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
* Rookie pitches Yanks past Indians Aug 12, 2007
Josh Barfield homered for the Indians, who all wore uniform No. 14 in a tribute to late Hall of Famer Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League. Athletics 16, Tigers 10. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Rodriguez's 501st homer helps Yanks stay hot, trip Tribe Aug 11, 2007
Josh Barfield homered for the Indians, whose players all wore uniform No. 14, a tribute to late Hall of Famer Larry Doby, the first black player in the AL.. However, the special occasion was soured by another win by the Yankees, 4-0 against Cleveland this season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Covering the bases Aug 11, 2007
The Associated Press Cleveland gives Doby his dueCLEVELAND -- Larry Doby waited years before he told his son certain baseball stories, the ones of hatred and horror, the ones he faced as the first black to play in the American League ... "He got taunted, and there were bench jockeys who would ride him," Larry Doby Jr. said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A-Rod homers as Yankees win again Aug 11, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007. Published: Aug 11, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Aug 11, 2007 02:46 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notes: Hafner's injury not serious Aug 11, 2007
Doby salute: The late Larry Doby wasn't around to see the entire Indians roster wearing his retired No. 14 on Friday night, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the season in which he broke the AL color barrier. But Larry Doby Jr., who was in attendance to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, knows how his father would have felt about the special night. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Indians unable to keep pace with Yanks Aug 11, 2007
As a tribute to baseball pioneer Larry Doby, every member of the Tribe lineup was wearing Doby's retired No. 14. But not one of those No. 14s was able to generate a rally off young Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Notes: No appeal for Clemens Aug 11, 2007
" Yanks extras: Every Indians player wore a No. 14 jersey Friday night in honor of Larry Doby, the man who broke the American League color barrier 60 years ago. "He sort of got lost in the Jackie Robinson [shuffle]," Torre said. "It's nice that people are really going to find out a little more about him. " ... Torre may not have been too troubled by his suspension, but he was wondering why a couple of his coaches got pulled into the mix. First-base coach Tony Pena and third-base coach Larry Bowa... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Cards, Nationals honor Negro Leagues Aug 4, 2007
Friday's ceremonies concluded with Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman receiving the 2006 Larry Doby Legacy award. He had been chosen for the award because of his outstanding rookie season. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Hall Of Fame 2007 Jul 28, 2007
Consider the star players who were one-time shortstops, albeit mostly in the minors: Rogers Hornsby, Larry Doby, Jackie Robinson, Jimmy Wynn, Brooks Robinson, George Brett, Bobby Grich, Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones and Troy Glaus. If A-Rod had played in the '60s or '70s, he would have been a third basemen; Jeter would have been a center fielder. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Cuban is just what Cubs, baseball need Jul 22, 2007
Veeck is the guy who sent a midget to the plate, planted the ivy in Wrigley, and integrated the American League with Larry Doby 60 years ago this month. Veeck put names on the back of jerseys. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notes: Wedge gives players a rest Jul 21, 2007
RBI props: Congratulations to the Cleveland Larry Doby RBI club, which won the Mid-Atlantic Senior Division Regional R.B.I. (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Tournament last weekend in Pittsburgh. The 19-and-under boys players were selected in tryouts among those playing for Cleveland Baseball Federation Connie Mack/RBI teams. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Cubs, baseball could use Cuban Jul 19, 2007
Veeck is the guy who sent a midget to the plate, planted the ivy in Wrigley, and integrated the American League with Larry Doby 60 years ago this month. He listened to a fan, Joe Early, gripe about players -- but not fans -- getting days designated in their honor. (Albany Times Union)
Minor League Notes -- July 13 Jul 14, 2007
TWICE IS NICE-- In his second trip to the MLB Futures Game, Double-A Jacksonville shortstop Chin-lung Hu took home the Larry Doby MVP award in the World teams victory over the United States squad on July 8. Hu went 2-for-2 with two RBI and also stole third base in the first inning. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Indians midterm report Jul 12, 2007
Aug. 10-12: The Indians will enshrine Nagy, Andre Thornton, Jim Bagby and Mike Garcia into their team Hall of Fame and honor the 60th anniversary of Larry Doby breaking the AL color barrier. And a three-game set against the Yankees could have AL Wild Card implications down the road. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Martinez's Homer Helps AL Stars Win Jul 11, 2007
Hall of Famer Larry Doby opened the eighth inning with a solo homer off Milwaukee right-hander Gene Conley for the Indians' third homer of the day. From 1959-61, two All-Star Games were played. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
All-Star Games at home tough Jul 9, 2007
Joseph A. Reaves The Arizona Republic Jul. Barry Bonds has been voted to the All-Star Game 14 times, but this is the one he says he'll remember. (AZCentral -- Sports)
A fitting tribute to Paterson's Doby Jul 8, 2007
A fitting tribute to Paterson's Larry Doby. (NorthJersey.com, NJ)
Anniversary of Doby breaking American League's color line Jul 6, 2007
Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians became the first black player in the American League on July 6th, 1947, about three months after Robinson broke the color-line with the then-Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League. Doby made baseball's Hall of Fame in 1998 and died in 2003. (WREG.com, TN)
Doby came close to managing Tribe Jul 6, 2007
Larry Doby poses in the dugout at old Comiskey Park, where he would later manage, on July 5, 1947 ... Like most people who finish second, Larry Doby didn't find himself on center stage the way the man who finished ahead of him did ... Still fewer people know that Doby was even under consideration for the job, said his son Larry Doby Jr.. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Spencer: Doby an inspiration to all Jul 6, 2007
Larry Doby's talent with a bat and glove was nearly unmatched during the 1950s ... Larry Doby wasn't a good ballplayer, or a very good ballplayer ... " -- Larry Doby Larry's compassion and wisdom served as elixirs, antidotes. He was a guide, a mentor. Sitting there in the press dining room before and after games, he would take a thorny problem -- usually something family related -- and mold and shape it into something manageable. He did this often, always in a soothing, calming manner. Larry... (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Sixty years later, Doby's impact strong Jul 6, 2007
Indians president Bill Veeck and Larry Doby smile after Doby signs his contract July 5, 1947 ... "I came along," the man now known as "Mudcat" recalled, "and said, 'I'm Larry Doby.'" ... "Sometimes his name wasn't even mentioned when we were celebrating Jackie, and Larry was sitting there in the audience. "When the introduction was made, it was just, 'And now we have Cleveland Indians outfielder Larry Doby. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Reversal of fortune: Down goes Kobayashi Jul 5, 2007
July 5, 1947: Larry Doby became the first black to play in the American League. He struck out as a pinch hitter for Cleveland, which lost 6-5 to the White Sox. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Larry Doby: Proud to bat 2nd Jul 5, 2007
It's not easy being second in anything, and that was the case for Larry Doby, the second Black to play Major League Baseball, after Jackie Robinson broke the racial barrier in 1947. "It's funny because Buzz Aldrin is actually from Montclair, New Jersey, where my father lived," said Larry Doby Jr., a veteran stagehand and concert roadie who lost his father four years ago at age 79 ... "Larry Doby was one of them. "He was a wonderful guy. (AZCentral -- News)
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Tuesday marked the 60th anniversary of Larry Doby signing with the Indians in 1947. Doby was the American League's first black player. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Doby Excelled Despite Playing In Robinson's Shadow Jul 3, 2007
I never heard of Larry Doby. " During the April 15 celebration of the 60{+t}{+h} anniversary of Robinson's debut, Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia observed, "I don't think a lot of people know who Larry Doby is. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Notes: Club dons throwback jersies Jun 24, 2007
Hamilton, who played alongside players like Ernie Banks, Larry Doby, Robinson and Paige, said the history of Negro Leagues baseball still doesn't receive enough recognition from baseball fans. "If not for the Negro Leagues, I wouldn't be here today," Hamilton said before the ceremony. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Negro League museum returns to Miller Jun 23, 2007
Artifacts on display included autographed balls, gloves, bats and figurines of Negro Leagues stars like Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby and Josh Gibson. Fans were also drawn to a life-size replica of Leroy "Satchel" Paige and a regional map marking the different cities throughout the country that had hosted Negro Leagues teams. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Best Baseball Season Ever? Jun 19, 2007
Satisfied that the Jackie Robinson racial barrier- breaking experiment was working in Brooklyn, Veeck quickly signed Negro League star outfielder Larry Doby as the American League's first black player. Doby promptly added needed punch to the Indians' lineup. (Suite101.com)
Mailbag: Miller might be waiting in wings Jun 5, 2007
As you know, the Indians have six numbers retired, and five of those players are in Cooperstown -- Bob Feller, Earl Averill, Bob Lemon, Larry Doby and Lou Boudreau. The other, Mel Harder, is not in Cooperstown, but he should be. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Rare opportunity: Golf with a 'Mule' May 31, 2007
We had great crowds, all black," he said. What about baseball today? "The players can't compete with us," Miles replied.Miles knew Robinson, he said, and he also knew some other one-time Negro league players most people are well-acquainted with: Leroy "Satchel" Paige, Josh Gibson - "the best I've ever seen," Miles said - and Larry Doby, the first African-American to play in the American League.Miles, basically an outfielder but also an occasional corner infielder, was asked how he could hit 11... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Indians to honor Doby May 11, 2007
Larry Doby, who followed Jackie Robinson across baseball's color barrier as the AL's first black player, will have his legacy honored when every member of the Cleveland Indians wears his number Aug. 10. Players rebuff Mitchell. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
MLB Notebook: Indians to honor Doby Aug. 10 vs. the Yankees May 11, 2007
Every member of the Cleveland Indians will wear Larry Doby's No. 14 Aug. 10 to honor the American League's first black player, who followed Jackie Robinson in breaking baseball's color barrier ... Larry Doby Jr. will throw out the ceremonial first pitch ... Each jersey worn by the Indians players and coaches will be autographed and auctioned off by Cleveland Indians Charities to benefit the Larry Doby RBI Program as well as a baseball scholarship fund in his name at Cleveland State. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Special Poem Commemorates Robinson Signing May 9, 2007
" So the two 'knights errant', one black and one white, And the good king, on horseback, set out for the fight And yes, they all fell, all died one by one, But they did not fall till they finished this song. Misipitrik Inspired by Jason Giambi, Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, Jose Canseco, Sammy Sosa, Raphael Palmero, Babe Ruth, Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Larry Doby, Branch Rickey, Pee Wee Reese, and -- Jackie Robinson. Related Stories -by May 8, 2007 -by May 7, 2007 -by... (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Rolling museum honors Negro Leagues May 5, 2007
Most baseball fans recognize names like Roy Campanella, Larry Doby, Willie Mays, Aaron and of course, Robinson, but probably not many know about a center fielder named "Cool Papa" Bell, who could round the bases in 12 seconds and make it home from first on a bunt. "As a baseball fan, you have been cheated because you didn't know about these guys," Kendrick said. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
• A once-in-a-lifetime meeting May 2, 2007
Those hitters included Larry Doby, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks and Al Kaline. In the 1960s and the early-to-mid 1970s, the list included Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Juan Marichal, Tom Seaver, Denny McLain, Jim Palmer, Gaylord Perry, Nolan Ryan, Pete Rose, Carl Yastrzemski, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Lou Brock, Roberto Clemente, Willie McCovey, Reggie Jackson, and more of Aaron, Mays, Mantle, Banks and Kaline. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Sports letters Apr 29, 2007
Bud Selig finally gets around to honoring Larry Doby after learning how to spell his last name. They get lots and lots and lots of breaks, black or white, unless they are really unruly and make arresting them a no-option situation or the situation is something that can't be shined on (such as injuries, lots of witnesses, etc. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mets pay tribute to Jackie Robinson Apr 21, 2007
One fan held up a sign that read Thank you Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby. Less than three months after Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947, Doby made his debut for the Indians, becoming the AL's first black player. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hudson, Braves shut down Mets Apr 21, 2007
One fan held up a sign that read "Thank you Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby." Less than three months after Robinson broke baseball s color barrier in 1947, Doby made his debut for the Indians, becoming the AL s first black player. When Robinson played in his first game with the Dodgers, "Whites inside only" and "Coloreds entrance" were signs of the time. (New Haven Register, CT)
After five-day wait, Mets honor Robinson at Shea Apr 21, 2007
" Most of baseball celebrated the anniversary on Sunday when more than 200 players, managers and coaches wore his number. Commissioner Bud Selig also presented Mrs. Robinson with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award for her work with the Jackie Robinson Foundation, formed in 1973 to raise scholarship money for qualified minorities. Rachel Robinson received a standing ovation from the crowd as it filed in for the game against NL East-rival Atlanta. One fan held up a sign that read "Thank... (ESPN -- Baseball)
MLB Notebook: Cleveland wants to honor Doby Apr 16, 2007
Less than three months after Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Larry Doby made his debut for the Indians, becoming the AL's first black player. Doby played 10 seasons for Cleveland, and the Hall of Famer's No. 14 was retired by the team on July 3, 1994 -- 47 years after he was signed by owner Bill Veeck. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
