    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [June 20, 2003]
    [Page 665]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Larry Doby
    June 20, 2003

        Larry Doby was a good and honorable man and a tremendous athlete and
    manager. He had a profound influence on the game of baseball, and he
    will be missed. As the first African American player in the American
    League, he helped lead the Cleveland Indians to their last World Series
    title in 1948, became a nine-time All-Star, and was voted into the
    Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. Laura joins me in
    sending our condolences to Larry's family during this difficult time.