Doby debuted on July 5 , 1947 , becoming the first black player to play in the American League .
Veeck of course was a pioneer in the integration of baseball , as he signed Larry Doby to play for the Cleveland Indians .
Larry Doby debuted on July 5 , 1947 , becoming the first black player to play in the American League .
Veeck of course was a pioneer in the integration of baseball , as he signed Larry Doby to play for the Cleveland Indians .