Larry Doby Cleveland Indians 1950 Baseball Poster Photo 8x10"
The page from the 1950 Big Time Baseball sports publication features Larry Doby, an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians. Born on December 13, 1924, in Camden, South Carolina, Doby is recognized for breaking significant racial barriers in Major League Baseball. He was the first African American player in the American League, joining the Indians in 1947 shortly after Jackie Robinson's historic entry into the National League. Doby's skills on the field, particularly his outfield performance and batting prowess, were instrumental in the Indians’ successful seasons during the late 1940s and early 1950s. His contributions were crucial to Cleveland's 1948 World Series victory, where the team secured the championship against the Boston Braves.