Larry Doby
Awards And Accomplishments
| 1949-55 | American League All-Star |
| 1950 | Named best centerfielder in major leagues by Sporting News |
| 1951 | Named Baseball Man of the Year by Cleveland sports writers |
| 1987 | Awarded Doctorate of Humane Letters by Montclair State College |
| 1987 | July 15, 1987 designated "Larry Doby Day" by New Jersey Legislature |
| 1993 | Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame |
| 1994 | Number retired by Cleveland Indians |
| 1997 | Throws out first pitch at All-Star Game |
| 1998 | Inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame |
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Famous Sports StarsBaseballLarry Doby Biography - Early Life, Chronology, Enters Major Leagues, Becomes A Star, Career Statistics, Seeks Manager's Job