| Al Barks | |
|---|---|
| First baseman | |
| Born: June 30, 1936 Norfolk, Virginia | |
| Died: August 25, 2018 (aged 82) Georgia | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1957, for the New York Black Yankees | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1957, for the New York Black Yankees | |
| Teams | |
Alfred Barks (June 30, 1936 - August 25, 2018) was an American baseball first baseman who played for the New York Black Yankees in 1957.
Career
Barks attended St. Joseph High School in Norfolk, Virginia.[1] He then went on the play for the barnstorming New York Black Yankees in 1957.[2] [3] He died in Georgia in 2018.[4]
References
- ↑ "Alfred 'Al' Barks". nlbpa.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ↑ "Clowns Beat Black Yanks In Fun Filled Game at VFW Stadium Thursday". The Daily Standard (Sikeston, Missouri). July 26, 1957. p. 12. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Civics Nip Yanks, 8-7 For Three-Game Sweep". Battle Creek Enquirer. August 7, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Alfred Barks obituary - Atlanta Journal-Constitution at Legacy.com
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