Larry Doby ( who broke the color barrier in the American League on July 5 , 1947 ) and Satchel Paige played for the Cleveland Indians . The Dodgers had three other black players besides Robinson . Larry Doby ( who broke the color barrier in the American League on July 5 , 1947 ) and Satchel Paige played for the Cleveland Indians , and the Dodgers had three other black players besides Robinson .