Larry Doby Field in Paterson Renovated with Synthetic Turf

Larry Doby Field Renovation

• ⚾ Larry Doby Field in Paterson, New Jersey, has been renovated with a new synthetic turf surface.
• 📌 The iconic number 14, Doby's jersey number, is prominently displayed in center field.

Honoring Larry Doby's Legacy

• 🏅 The field is named after Larry Doby, a baseball and civil rights icon.
• ✊ Doby was the second African-American to play Major League Baseball and the first to integrate the American League.
• 🌟 He went on to have a Hall of Fame career.

Community Impact and Future

• 🏫 Larry Doby Jr. participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, noting the field is state-of-the-art.
• 👻 Doby's alma mater, the East Side Ghosts, play their home games at the field.
• 🌱 The renovation aims to provide a space for the youth of Paterson to learn life lessons and potentially pursue higher education or professional sports.
• 🗓️ The East Side Ghosts will play their first home game on the newly renovated field in one week.