1951 Bowman Monte Irvin
Monte Irvin
Monford Irvin
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Negro Leagues Committee in 1973, Negro Leaguer
Born: February 25, 1919, in Columbia, Alabama
ML Debut: 7/8/1949
Primary Position: Left Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R
Played For: Newark Eagles (1937-1942, 1945-1948), New York Giants (1949-1955), Chicago Cubs (1956)
Primary Team: Newark Eagles
Post-Season: 1951 World Series, 1954 World Series
Awards: All-Star: 1952
Hitting
Bio
One of the finest African-American players in the years preceding integration, Monte Irvin fashioned a career of dual excellence in both the Negro leagues and the major leagues. A high-average hitter with some power, he provided a potent bat in a Newark Eagles lineup that also included legends Willie Wells, Biz Mackey, and Mule Suttles. The well-spoken and dignified Irvin crossed the color line in 1949 and was a key contributor to two Giants pennant-winners, batting .458 in the 1951 World Series.
Monford Irvin
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Negro Leagues Committee in 1973, Negro Leaguer
Born: February 25, 1919, in Columbia, Alabama
ML Debut: 7/8/1949
Primary Position: Left Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R
Played For: Newark Eagles (1937-1942, 1945-1948), New York Giants (1949-1955), Chicago Cubs (1956)
Primary Team: Newark Eagles
Post-Season: 1951 World Series, 1954 World Series
Awards: All-Star: 1952
Hitting
Bio
One of the finest African-American players in the years preceding integration, Monte Irvin fashioned a career of dual excellence in both the Negro leagues and the major leagues. A high-average hitter with some power, he provided a potent bat in a Newark Eagles lineup that also included legends Willie Wells, Biz Mackey, and Mule Suttles. The well-spoken and dignified Irvin crossed the color line in 1949 and was a key contributor to two Giants pennant-winners, batting .458 in the 1951 World Series.