1978 Event Larry Doby becomes manager of Chicago White Sox 1962 Event Larry Doby, retires from Cleveland Indians to play in Japan 1955 Event Larry Doby's ends AL record of 167 errorless games in outfield 1947 Event Larry Doby signs with Cleveland Indians-1st black player in AL 1924 Birthday Larry Doby, 1st black in baseball's AL, Cleveland Indians 1840 Birthday John Doby Kennedy, Brigadier General Confederate Army
