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Larry Doby Debuts and breaks color barrier in American League

ByThis Day in Baseball July 3, 1947July 2, 2025

July 3, 1947, Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck purchases the contract of outfielder Larry Doby from the Newark Eagles of the Negro American League. Doby will play in his first game two days later, becoming the first African-American player in American League history.

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