Larry Doby Celebration

On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby made his Major League debut with Cleveland and broke the color barrier in the American League. Doby’s presence in the lineup made history in baseball and was instrumental in Cleveland’s 1948 World Series title. In the Majors, Doby was a seven-time All-Star and two-time AL home run leader. The Cleveland Guardians are proud to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Larry Doby and his legacy. For a deeper look into Larry Doby’s debut, click here for Anthony Castrovince’s article in the 2022 Cleveland Guardians Yearbook.

Wednesday, July 5: Larry Doby Day Celebration

A night to celebrate, honor and recognize Larry Doby’s legacy in Cleveland.

• Upon entry to the ballpark, the first 10,000 fans will receive a 1948 Larry Doby Cap courtesy of Dollar Bank
• National Anthem performed by the Mighty Shaw High School Marching Cardinal Band
• Ceremonial First Pitches by Micah Holmes, co-founder of Overtime Sports Group, and Torrie Jenkins, Cleveland State University Student-Athlete and Larry Doby Scholarship recipient
• Special giveaways from the Cleveland Strikers
• In-game content highlighting Larry Doby and his legacy on the scoreboard
• Photo opportunities in The Corner bar

Friday, July 7

• Upon entry to the ballpark, the first 12,500 will receive a Guardians x Ilthy t-shirt featuring Larry Doby courtesy of Phantom Fireworks