On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians , Striking out as a pinch hitter in an Indians 6 – 5 loss to the White Sox, against Chicago hurler Earl Harrist. 22-year old Larry Doby becomes the first black to appear in the American League. The former Newark Eagles standout will play in the ma
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