[rdb3]

"Part of history? I had not notions about that. I just wanted to play baseball."

Amen, Larry. Go easy.

[rdb3]

Here you go, homeboy.

[Mr. Mojo]

RIP, Mr. Doby

His MLB stats

[Positive]

I'm getting to be an old man, 55. I did Vietnam, I've had a 30 year career in the securities industry and I've had four kids in 27 years of marriage and lost one child in a tragic accident.

So forgive me when I say; this story brought tears to my eyes.

I'm embarrassed that I've not been aware of this hero.

God bless Larry Doby and his family.

[freebilly]

Yup, Doby was a good one. I used to have a drinking acquaintanceship with the 1950 NL Rookie of the Year, Sam Jethro. He played against Doby in the Negro Leagues and in spring training games. He said Doby hit the ball as hard as anyone he ever played against.

He never had the press of Jackie Robinson, but he endured everything Robinson endured. God Bless you, Mr. Doby....

[Mike Darancette]

"Do you have any idea how many of these guys belong in here as individuals?"

Weren't some of Negro League players such as Josh Gibson inducted into the Hall of Fame even though they didn't play in the Majors?

If not, why not?

[Molly Pitcher]

He was honored 2 summers ago at the Tribe's 100th birthday bash.

There IS baseball in heaven.

Thank you Mr Doby for your contributions to the game.