On This Day, July 5: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League

Larry Doby becomes the first African American to play in the American League on July 5th

It's time to honour Larry Doby, the first Black player in the American League

Larry Doby – Society for American Baseball Research

Keeping the legacy of baseball's “second man” alive

Jackie Robinson wasn't the only Black player to break barriers in MLB - The Washington Post

Doby made history with Indians

On This Date in Sports July 5, 1947: Larry Doby the Forgotten Barrier Breaker

Sons of Jackie Robinson: Remembering the players who broke the color line for the other 15 teams of that era - Sports Illustrated

Negro League Baseball