Larry Doby and Breaking the American League Color Barrier

If you ask anyone to name the athlete who broke the color line in baseball, they will immediately answer Jackie Robinson.

If you ask who broke the color line in the American League, there may be a long pause.

The answer is Larry Doby, who became a seven-time All-Star, a two-time home run champion, and was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame..

Yet, Doby’s accomplishments and his journey remained overlooked despite his historical impact.

Learn more about the courageous journey of Larry Doby on this episode of Everything Everywhere daily.

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