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Moore brought Doby’s story to life in his book

Author of “Pride Against Prejudice” returns to Camden in advance of Doby stamp celebration
By Tom Didato tdidato@chronicle-independent.com 803-432-6157 ext. 120
Posted: July 20, 2012 9:52 a.m.
Updated: July 23, 2012 5:00 a.m.
Eleven lines on a plaque are hardly enough to tell the entire Larry Doby story. When the Camden native was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig read the following inscription which would be on Doby’s plaque as it was placed alongside the greatest players who ever laced up a pair of spikes. “Exceptional athletic prowess and a staunch constitution led to a successful playing career ...

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