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By Cosmos Mariner, June 19, 2021
Larry Doby Marker & Statue
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| Near East 9th Street at Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Larry Doby owns a special place in Cleveland and Major League Baseball history. As the first African-American ballplayer in the American League, Doby combined talent, skill and athleticism with courage, bravery and heart to blaze a trail that . . . — — Map (db m182445) HM |
| Near East 9th Street at Larry Doby Way, on the left when traveling north. |
| | First African-American player in American League history. Helped tribe to two A.L. Pennants as all-around star outfielder. Signed by Bill Veeck in 1947 after starring with Negro League Newark Eagles at age 23. Led A.L. in HRS twice (1952, ’54). Hit . . . — — Map (db m182398) HM |
May. 23, 2024
