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On July 5, 1947, Larry Doby became the first African-American to play in baseball's American League, debuting in a game against the White Sox at Comiskey Field.
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Listen to Chicago History Museum events

Chicago Amplified Select Chicago History Museum programs are now available for listening or download at Chicago Public Radio.org as a part of Chicago Amplified, a new web-based audio library of diverse educational events recorded throughout the Chicago region.

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> History Detectives episode filmed at the Chicago History Museum

> Author Studs Terkel Celebrates His 95th Birthday