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Baseball slugger Ted Williams to be honored with stamp
Sep 02, 2011 22:08 EDT
CONWAY, Mass (Reuters) - Revered baseball slugger Ted Williams, who played for the Boston Red Sox, will be recognized on a new U.S. "forever" postage stamp in 2012, the U.S. Postal Service said on Friday.
Luke Hochevar pitches Royals past Indians 6-4
Sep 19, 2010 17:24 EDT
Hochevar earns first win since May, Betancourt steals home to lead Royals over Indians 6-4. Luke Hochevar recovered from a shaky start to earn his first win since May 26 and Yuniesky Betancourt stole home, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
Today in History
Jul 06, 2010 00:01 EDT
Today is Monday, July 5, the 186th day of 2010. There are 179 days left in the year.
Nicholson, DeVito join NJ Hall of Fame
May 03, 2010 07:46 EDT
Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Les Paul, Count Basie, Carl Lewis join NJ Hall of Fame. Bruce Springsteen introduced Danny DeVito into New Jersey's Hall of Fame then the two teamed up to perform "Glory Days" in tribute to their home state.
Nicholson, DeVito join NJ Hall of Fame
May 02, 2010 22:06 EDT
Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Les Paul, Count Basie, Carl Lewis join NJ Hall of Fame. Bruce Springsteen introduced Danny DeVito into New Jersey's Hall of Fame then the two teamed up to perform "Glory Days" in tribute to their home state.
Nicholson, DeVito join NJ Hall of Fame
May 02, 2010 12:57 EDT
Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Les Paul, Count Basie, Carl Lewis joining NJ Hall of Fame. Jersey pride will run deep when the state's Hall of Fame inducts its newest class at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
Jack Nicholson among 15 named to NJ Hall of Fame
Dec 03, 2009 13:22 EST
Jack Nicholson, Les Paul, Philip Roth among 15 new members of NJ's Hall of Fame. The newest members of New Jersey's Hall of Fame include actors Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito, musicians Les Paul and Count Basie, and authors Philip Roth and Judy Blume.
Diamondbacks' Reynolds makes run at own 'K' record
Sep 17, 2009 13:59 EDT
King of the Ks: Diamondbacks' Reynolds makes run at his own strikeout record. One whiff at a time, Mark Reynolds is closing in on his own single-season strikeout record.
Today in History - July 5
Jul 05, 2009 00:02 EDT
On July 5, 1865, William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London. Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2009. There are 179 days left in the year.
Today in History
Jun 29, 2009 13:29 EDT
Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2009. There are 179 days left in the year.
Today in History
Jun 29, 2009 13:00 EDT
Today in History. Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2009. There are 179 days left in the year.
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Larry Doby | |
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| Center fielder | |
| Born: December 13, 1923 Camden, South Carolina | |
| Died: June 18, 2003 (aged 79) Montclair, New Jersey | |
| Batted: Left | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| July 5, 1947 for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 26, 1959 for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .283 |
| Home runs | 253 |
| Runs batted in | 970 |
| Teams | |
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As Player
As Manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Member of the National | |
 Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 1998 |
| Election Method | Veteran's Committee |
