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Larry Doby Biography
Larry Doby is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on December 13, 1923 in Camden, South Carolina, United States. Became the first black player to ever play in the American League in 1947 when he joined the Cleveland Indians; played a total of 13 years in the AL.
He broke into the majors with the Cleveland Indians under manager Lou Boudreau.
He had five children with his wife Helyn.
Name | Larry Doby |
First Name | Larry |
Last Name | Larry |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Birthday | December 13 |
Birth Year | 1923 |
Place of Birth | Camden |
Home Town | South Carolina |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Full/Birth Name | |
Father | Not Available |
Mother | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Helyn Curvy |
Children(s) | Larry Doby Jr., Susan Doby, Leslie Doby, Kim Doby, Chris Doby |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Larry Doby Net Worth
Larry Doby is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Larry Doby's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a terrific basketball player in high school, earning a scholarship to Long Island University.
He managed the Chicago White Sox in 1978, becoming the second African American ever to manage a major league baseball team.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Baseball Player |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Larry Doby height 6 feet 1 inches Larry weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 6 feet 1 inches |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
Hair Color | Not Available |
Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Who is Larry Doby Dating?
According to our records, Larry Doby married to Helyn Curvy . As of December 1, 2023, Larry Doby’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Larry Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Larry Doby celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.
Who was the first Black player in the American League?
In 1947, only a few months after Jackie Robinson’s major league debut, Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck signed Doby, who became the first Black player in the American League. Doby suffered the same indignities as Jackie Robinson, but his struggles did not get the media attention Robinson’s received.
What was Larry Doby known for?
Lawrence Eugene Doby (December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) who was the second black player to break baseball’s color barrier and the first black player in the American League.
Who really broke the color barrier in baseball?
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African American player in Major League Baseball’s modern era when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson broke the color barrier in a sport that had been segregated for more than 50 years.
Who was the 3rd Black MLB player?
3. Hank Thompson – 1947-1956.
Who was the first Black manager in MLB?
Frank Robinson, (born August 31, 1935, Beaumont, Texas, U.S—died February 7, 2019, Los Angeles, California), American professional baseball player who became the first Black manager in Major League Baseball.
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