Monte Irvin Death
Monte passed away on January 11, 2016 at the age of 96 in Houston, Texas, United States.
When did Monte Irvin die?
January 11, 2016How old was Monte Irvin when died?
96Where did Monte Irvin die? What was the location of death?
Houston, Texas, United States
Monte Irvin Birthday and Date of Death
Monte Irvin was born on February 25, 1919 and died on January 11, 2016. Monte was 96 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 25, 1919
Date of Death: January 11, 2016
Age at Death: 96
Monte Irvin - Biography
Monford Merrill "Monte" Irvin (born February 25, 1919) is a former left fielder and right fielder in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball (MLB) who played with the Newark Eagles (1938–42, 46–48), New York Giants (1949–55) and Chicago Cubs (1956). He grew up in New Jersey and was a standout football player at Lincoln University. Irvin left Lincoln to spend several seasons in Negro league baseball. His career was interrupted by military service from 1943 to 1945.