Alvin Dark
Career Overview

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Al Dark was a professional baseball player who had a successful career as a shortstop and later as a manager. He played for several teams, including the Boston Braves, New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies. Dark was known for his excellent fielding skills and his ability to hit for power. Dark began his career in 1946 with the

Al Dark was a professional baseball player who had a successful career as a shortstop and later as a manager. He played for several teams, including the Boston Braves, New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies. Dark was known for his excellent fielding skills and his ability to hit for power. Dark began his career in 1946 with the

Career Coaching Record

MLB 1961-1977

Win-Loss

994–954

Win %

.510

Championships

1

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Career Timeline

1946-1960

Milwaukee Braves (NL)

Player

1950-1956

New York Giants (NL)

Player

1956-1958

St. Louis Cardinals (NL)

Player

1958-1959

Chicago Cubs (NL)

Player

1960

Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

Player

1961-1964

San Francisco Giants (MLB)

Manager

1966-1975

Kansas City Athletics (MLB)

Manager

1968-1971

Cleveland Indians (MLB)

Manager

1969-1971

Cleveland Indians (MLB)

General Manager

1977

San Diego Padres (MLB)

Manager

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