We have a excellent autograph by Hall of Famer Larry Doby (1923 - 2003 Perhaps no one is more remembered for being second than Larry Doby. He was the second African-American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era after Jackie Robinson. He was the second African-American manager of a major league club after Frank Robinson. He may have been second in those two regards, but Larry Doby was so much more. Larry Doby began his baseball career as a star infielder for the Newark Eagles of the Negro National League and was also the first African-American player to play professional basketball in the ABL, the precursor to the NBA. After taking time out from professional sports to serve in the United States Navy during WWII, Doby returned to the NNL and led the Eagles to the Negro leagues championship in 1946. In 1947, only a few months after Jackie Robinsons major league debut, Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck signed Doby and he became the first African-American player in the American League. Doby became the first African-American to hit a homerun in World Series play. On April 12, 1950, Doby hit the first home run of the decade in the major leagues. In 1952 the slugging center fielder became the first African-American to lead either league in home runs. During his time in the Major Leagues, Doby was a seven time All-Star and put together five-100 RBI and eight-20 home run seasons. All Autographs in this auction come the the Estate of Charles D. a Watertown New York native - Born 1929 and as a child collected autographs from major sports figures and teams traveling to the NY area. Collecting most of his autographs in the late 1930's to the 1940's when Charles with between the age of 10 & 15.

Good Crisp Steel Tip Fountain Pen Black Ink Signature on a Album page 4 3/8 " x 6'' removed from an autograph album book. Attention Bidders: Please read our Auction Details - Terms & Conditions prior to bidding.