Many people know about Jackie Robinson being the first African American in the Major League Baseball, but seem to forget about the second person to follow, Larry Doby. Growing up Doby didn't have it out for himself, he was continuously passed around, living with multiple family members with no permanent home. Despite the family problems, Larry continued to express himself through his love of baseball all through his childhood and adulthood, were he went beyond many African Americans would ever think of. Beside the fact Larry Doby was the second in breaking the MLB color barrier, he still worked as hard as any other player did without the help of popularity, fame, or the color of his skin.
Many people believe that rich or famous people have been privileged their whole lives, but this is not always true. Larry Doby turned out to be a rich ball player with a very rough beginning. On December 13, 1923 Lawrence Doby was …show more content…
The coach for the Cleveland Indians saw Larry’s potential and knew that he would be an essential key to his team. Larry ended up signing with the Indians and playing on their team that following Spring. Making him the first African American to play in the American League but second in the National League. That season the Indians went all the way to the World Series, there Doby became the first African American to hit a home run during the World Series. This was a big moment for Doby because it showed just what his potential is and what he can do with it. After this the teams started lining up, Larry was drafted to many teams through his career. Until 1964 Larry had to retire due to extreme ankle injuries at the age of 41 but his baseball love didn't stop there. He then became the 2nd African American to become a Major League manager. He managed the Boston Red Sox for 3 years and later had to resign because he was diagnosed with
Many people believe that rich or famous people have been privileged their whole lives, but this is not always true. Larry Doby turned out to be a rich ball player with a very rough beginning. On December 13, 1923 Lawrence Doby was …show more content…
The coach for the Cleveland Indians saw Larry’s potential and knew that he would be an essential key to his team. Larry ended up signing with the Indians and playing on their team that following Spring. Making him the first African American to play in the American League but second in the National League. That season the Indians went all the way to the World Series, there Doby became the first African American to hit a home run during the World Series. This was a big moment for Doby because it showed just what his potential is and what he can do with it. After this the teams started lining up, Larry was drafted to many teams through his career. Until 1964 Larry had to retire due to extreme ankle injuries at the age of 41 but his baseball love didn't stop there. He then became the 2nd African American to become a Major League manager. He managed the Boston Red Sox for 3 years and later had to resign because he was diagnosed with