Al Barks

Al Barks
First baseman
Born: (1936-06-30)June 30, 1936
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Died: August 25, 2018(2018-08-25) (aged 82)
Georgia, U.S.
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. He then went on the play for the New York Black Yankees in 1957. He died in Georgia on August 25, 2018, at the age of 82.

References

  1. ↑ "Alfred 'Al' Barks". nlbpa.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Civics Nip Yanks, 8-7 For Three-Game Sweep". Battle Creek Enquirer. August 7, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ Alfred Barks obituary - Atlanta Journal-Constitution at Legacy.com