Al Barks
Appearance
Al Barks | |
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First baseman | |
Born: Norfolk, Virginia | June 30, 1936|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1957, for the New York Black Yankees | |
Last appearance | |
1968, for the Norfolk Tigers | |
Teams | |
Alfred "Al" Barks (born June 30, 1936 in Norfolk, Virginia) was an African American baseball first baseman in the Negro Leagues. Barks attended St. Joseph High School in Norfolk, Virginia. Barks then went on the play for the New York Black Yankees in 1957. Barks played for the Norfolk Tigers from 1958 to 1968.[1]
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