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This baseball star’s life paralleled Jackie Robinson’s — this Jewish sportswriter wants to make sure he’s not forgotten
Larry Doby plays for the White Sox during a 1956 spring training game. Photo by Getty Images By Dan Epstein July 15, 2024 Every year since 2004, Major League Baseball has celebrated Jackie Robinson Day, which pays tribute to the life and legacy of the …