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

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

Joseph Thomas Moore is Professor Emeritus of History and Social Studies Education at Montclair State University in New Jersey and the author of its centennial history. He served as principal consultant on Bud Greenspan's 90-minute 2007 Showtime film on the life of Larry Doby and has published books and articles about war and teaching.
The original edition of this volume won the Carter G. Woodson Award for Excellence, received positive reviews in the print media throughout the United States, and has been deemed by a panel of sportswriters to be one of the ten best baseball biographies ever written.

Introduction to the Dover Edition Preface Acknowledgments 1. The Photograph of 1949 2. Black Bottom 3. The North Star 4. The End of Innocence 5. From M0g-Mog to Newark] 6. Pioneer Illustrations 7. The Most Significant Player in the League 8. Prime Time 9. 10. Gaijin 11. Another Robinson 12. Veeck, Again 13. Major league Manager 14. Pride Against Prejudice 15. A Life Celebrated and Concluded Appendix Bibliographical Notes Index