August 9, 1947, Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians and Hank Thompson of the St. Louis Browns make history by becoming the first African-American players to oppose each other in major league history. Doby’s Indians earn a 5-2 win.

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Larry Doby and Hank Thompson make history

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Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians and Hank Thompson of the St. Louis Browns make history

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Day: August 9, 1947

Larry Doby and Hank Thompson make history

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