Larry Doby Bronze Medal
- Year of Issue: 2023
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 115-322
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Background
This medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to Lawrence Eugene “Larry” Doby in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American major league athletics, civil rights, and the Armed Forces during World War II. Congress authorized the medal on December 17, 2018. It was presented on December 13, 2023. The Mint issued the bronze medal duplicates in 3.0 inch and 1.5 inch sizes.
Larry Doby was a civil rights pioneer, and after his athletic career he continued to work in his community. As a result of his contributions, he received an honorary doctoral from Long Island, Princeton, and Fairfield Universities, and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
Characteristics
The obverse design features Larry Doby with Hinchliffe Stadium in the background.
The reverse design depicts Larry Doby and fellow player Steve Gromek embracing after a historic win.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LARRY DOBY
- ACT OF CONGRESS 2018
Reverse Inscriptions
- WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER, AS A TEAM, AS A NATION, AS A WORLD
Mint and Mint Mark
Specifications
- Finish: matte
- Composition: 1.5 inch medal is 95% copper, 5% zinc and 3.0 inch medal is 90% copper, 10% zinc
- Edge: plain
- No mint mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Sculptor: Michael Gaudioso, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Don Everhart, Artistic Infusion Program
- John P. McGraw, Medallic Artist