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.
Quit it. You're not "old." Just properly seasoned.
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.
HOOAH! for your service and sorry for your loss.
So forgive me when I say; this story brought tears to my eyes.
Forgive what? Had Mr. Doby been a Leftist trying to use his place to further left-winged causes, rest assured you'd know tons about him. But he didn't. As he said, he just wanted to play baseball at the top level of his game. That's it.
If there are any tears, let them be tears of happiness! Now you know about Larry Doby. He was an outstanding player, did his job well, and didn't bring other attention to himself. He let his game speak for him. And, boy! Did it speak!
God bless Larry Doby and his family.
Amen to that, my brother. A true legend is gone but will NOT be forgotten.