Al Barks
American baseball player (1936–2018)
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Alfred Barks (June 30, 1936 – August 25, 2018) was an American baseball first baseman who played for the New York Black Yankees in 1957.
| Al Barks | |
|---|---|
| First baseman | |
| Born: June 30, 1936 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | |
| Died: August 25, 2018 (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 | |
Career
Barks attended St. Joseph High School in Norfolk, Virginia.[1] He then went on the play for the New York Black Yankees in 1957.[2][3] He died in Georgia on August 25, 2018, at the age of 82.[4]