LARRY DOBY 8X10 SIGNED STATS PHOTO INDUCTION CARD HALL OF FAMER DATED 7/5/47

LARRY DOBY AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO FILE 8X10 STAT PHOTO 50TH ANNIVERSARY JULY 5TH 1947 CLEVELAND INDIANS HALL OF FAMER DATED 7/5/47 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FROM T&A SPORTS. This was hand signed by Larry Doby in black sharpie. We got these unsigned and had Larry sign them. He added 7/5/47 Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1998 Born: December 13, 1924, in Camden, South Carolina Died: June 18, 2003, in Montclair, New Jersey ML Debut: 7/5/1947 Primary Position: Center Fielder Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 14 Played For: Newark Eagles (1942-1943, 1946-1947), Cleveland Indians (1947-1955, 1958), Chicago White Sox (1956-1957, 1959), Detroit Tigers (1959) Primary Team: Cleveland Indians Managed: Chicago White Sox (1978) Post-Season: 1948 World Series, 1954 World Series Awards: All-Star (7): 1949-1955 Bio The first African-American player in the American League, Larry Doby was a power-hitting center fielder and a key member of Cleveland's pennant winners in 1948 and '54. Before joining the Indians, he starred with the Negro National League's Newark Eagles for four seasons, leading them to a championship in 1946. A nine-time all-star (seven times with the Indians and twice with the Eagles), Doby led the American League twice in homers. He was shortstop Monte Irvin's double play partner in Newark. Quote "He was a great American, he served the country in World War II, and was a great ball player. He was kind of like Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon, because he was the second African-American player in the majors." — Bob Feller Did You Know... that in 1962, Larry Doby and Don Newcombe became the first former major leaguers to play for a professional Japanese team, the Chunichi Dragons? Hall of Fame Teammate: Lou Boudreau We represented Larry to do autograph signings. A great friend that will be missed very much. May God bless him. These were obtained in person and come with an unconditional guarantee of authenticity and a no questions asked return policy if you are not completely satisfied with anything about the product. Buyer will be responsible for $3.00 shipping charges via US Mail with delivery conformation. If you should have any questions on this or any of our other auction items, please call ext 6366 Thanks very much for bidding! NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS PLEASE ADD 8.625% SALES TAX Please note that T&A SPORTS has been recognized for consistent salesmanship and high Positive feedback rating. Therefore, please PLEASE NOTE WE COMBINE SHIPPING PLEASE EMAIL FOR DETAILS read more