Larry Doby Death
Lawrence passed away on June 18, 2003 at the age of 79 in Montclair, NJ.
When did Larry Doby die?
June 18, 2003How old was Larry Doby when died?
79Where did Larry Doby die? What was the location of death?
Montclair, NJ
Larry Doby Birthday and Date of Death
Larry Doby was born on December 13, 1923 and died on June 18, 2003. Lawrence was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: December 13, 1923
Date of Death: June 18, 2003
Age at Death: 79
Larry Doby - Biography
Lawrence Eugene Doby (December 13, 1923 – June 18, 2003) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) who was the second black player to break baseball's color barrier. A native of Camden, South Carolina and three-sport all-state athlete while in high school in Paterson, New Jersey, Doby accepted a basketball scholarship from Long Island University. At 17 years of age, he began professionally playing baseball with the Newark Eagles as the team's second baseman. Doby joined the United States Navy during World War II. His military service complete, Doby returned to baseball in 1946, and along with teammate Monte Irvin, helped the Eagles win the Negro League World Series.
