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Appearances
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Advanced Fielding -- 1B
Advanced Fielding -- CF
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Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monte Irvin born?
Monte Irvin was born on February 25, 1919.
Where was Monte Irvin born?
Monte Irvin was born in Haleburg, AL.
How tall was Monte Irvin?
Monte Irvin was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.
How much did Monte Irvin weigh when playing?
Monte Irvin weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Monte Irvin play?
Monte Irvin played 18 seasons.
Is Monte Irvin in the Hall of Fame?
Monte Irvin was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1973.
What position did Monte Irvin play?
Monte Irvin was a Leftfielder, First Baseman and Shortstop.
How many hits did Monte Irvin have?
Monte Irvin had 1,076 hits over his career.
How many home runs did Monte Irvin have?
Monte Irvin had 139 home runs over his career.
What was Monte Irvin's average?
Monte Irvin had a .305 average over his career.
How many teams has Monte Irvin played for?
Monte Irvin played for 3 teams; the Newark Eagles, New York Giants and Chicago Cubs.
How many World Series has Monte Irvin won?
Monte Irvin won 2 World Series.
When did Monte Irvin retire?
Monte Irvin last played in 1956.
What are Monte Irvin's nicknames?
Mr. Murder is a nickname for Monte Irvin.
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