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Default 1953 Bowman Color #40: Larry Doby

Larry Doby. Center Fielder for the Cleveland Indians in 1947-1955 and 1958 and the Chicago White Sox in 1956-1957 and 1959. In 1947, first black player to play for the Cleveland Indians. 1,515 hits and 253 home runs in 13 MLB seasons. 7-time All-Star. 1948 World Series champion. 2-time AL Home Run leader. 1954 AL RBI leader. 1998 MLB Hall of Fame. Cleveland Indians #4 retired. Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame. Managed Chicago White Sox in 1978. Second black player in MLB. First black player in the American League.

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