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May 5, 1946: Leon Day throws Opening Day no-hitter for Newark Eagles – Society for American Baseball Research
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It's time to honour Larry Doby, the first Black player in the American League
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How Larry Doby broke color barrier in American League
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ONE TIME FOR LARRY DOBY! 75 YEARS AGO TODAY, DOBY BECAME THE FIRST BLACK PLAYER IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE - The Black Baseball Mixtape
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Baseball should honor Larry Doby, another pioneer in integrating the sport - Chicago Sun-Times
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How Larry Doby broke color barrier in American League
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Larry Doby - Wikipedia
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Meet Larry Doby, the second African-American to play in the Major Leagues
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How Larry Doby broke color barrier in American League
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Larry Doby legacy as first Black player in American League
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How Larry Doby broke color barrier in American League
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U.S. House honors N.J.'s Larry Doby, who made history as Major League Baseball's 2nd black player