Alex Newkirk facts for kids

Alexander Newkirk (born December 12, 1916 – died May 10, 1996) was a talented baseball player. People often called him "Slats." He was a pitcher in the Negro leagues during the 1940s.

Alex "Slats" Newkirk: A Baseball Pitcher

Alex Newkirk was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. He became a professional baseball player in 1946. He joined the New York Black Yankees team.

Playing in the Negro Leagues

The Negro leagues were important baseball leagues. They were for African-American players. This was at a time when major league baseball was not open to everyone. Newkirk played for the Black Yankees for three seasons. In 1948, he also played for the New York Cubans.

After the Negro Leagues

After his time in the Negro leagues, Newkirk continued to play baseball. He played in minor league baseball. This was in the Provincial League. He played for teams like the St. Jean Braves and Granby Red Sox. This was during 1950 and 1951. Alex Newkirk passed away in 1996 when he was 79 years old.