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Diamond_Dog

(41,052 posts)
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 12:36 PM Jul 2022

Larry Doby was the first African American player to homer in the World Series.

Against which pitcher did he hit it?

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Johnny Sain of the Boston Braves (Game 4 of the 1948 World Series)

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Larry Doby was the first African American player to homer in the World Series. (Original Post) Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 OP
This I did not know... ultralite001 Jul 2022 #1
You're welcome, ultralite001! Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #3
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum... ultralite001 Jul 2022 #5
If I would ever find myself in KC Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #6
I didn't know this either Auggie Jul 2022 #2
YW, Auggie! Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #4
The American League needs a Larry Doby day. Capt. America Jul 2022 #7
Awesome idea Diamond_Dog Jul 2022 #8

ultralite001

(2,677 posts)
5. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum...
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 07:00 PM
Jul 2022

1616 East 18th St, Kansas City, MO

Is a shining gem not to be missed if you are even in KC...

https://www.nlbm.com/visit/]

Here's the NLBM's factoid on Larry Doby...

https://nlbemuseum.com/history/players/doby.html]

Thx for sharing...

Diamond_Dog

(41,052 posts)
6. If I would ever find myself in KC
Tue Jul 5, 2022, 07:23 PM
Jul 2022

I would make sure I visit this museum. Thx for the Larry Doby link!

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