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Larry Doby Becomes the Second Black Manager in MLB History

June 30, 1978 Larry Doby becomes the second African-American manager in major league history when the Chicago White Sox name him as replacement for the fired Bob Lemon. Under Doby's guidance, the White Sox will struggle to a record of 37-50 for the duration of the season.

Today's Daily Highlights

In 1962, Sandy Koufax threw a no-hitter against the Mets — and opened the game with an immaculate inning, striking out the side on 9 pitches. No other pitcher in MLB history has ever paired those two feats in the same game. Also: Cy Young's third career no-hitter at age 41, Eddie Murray's 3,000th hit, Larry Doby becomes MLB's second Black manager, 9 classic broadcasts, and today's Vintage Commercial: Colgate Shaving Cream.

🎙️ Did you know?

Eddie Murray got his 3,000th career hit on this day in 1995 — and has 38 broadcasts in our library.