Larry Doby: The Struggle of the American League’s First Black Player

Thoroughly researched and beautifully written, this biography chronicles the struggles of�the second black player to reach the Major Leagues. Larry Doby joined the Indians 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson's first appearance with the Dodgers. A Hall of Famer and seven-time All Star,�Doby�faced the same prejudices that plagued Robinson,�but with far less media attention and support.