Alvin Ralph Dark

Background

Dark, Alvin Ralph was born on January 7, 1922 in Comanche, Oklahoma, United States.

Education

Student, Louisiana State University. Student, Southwestern Louisiana Institute.

Career

Professional baseball player, 1946-1960; field manager, San Francisco Giants, 1961-1964; field manager, Kansas City Athletics, 1966-1967; field manager, Cleveland Indians, 1968-1971; manager, Oakland (California) Athletics, 1974, 75; won World Series, Oakland A's, 1974; manager, San Diego Padres, 1977; coach, Chicago Cubs, 1965; special scout, Chicago Cubs, 1983; director public relations, Smithfield's, Easley, South Carolina. Scout Chicago White Sox, 1987, director minor league, 1986.

Achievements

• Alvin Ralph Dark has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve.

Connections

Married Jackie Dark; children: Allison, Gene, Eve, Margaret, Laura, Rusty.

Spouse:

Jackie Dark

child:

Eve Dark

child:

Margaret Dark

child:

Gene Dark

child:

Allison Dark

child:

Rusty Dark

child:

Laura Dark