Alvin Dark Autographs
Alvin Dark was an American professional baseball player and manager who played primarily as a shortstop in the Major Leagues. He was born on January 7, 1922, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and began his baseball journey playing for the Louisiana State University's Tigers. In 1946, he signed with the Boston Braves as an amateur free agent and made his Major League debut in 1946. He quickly established himself as a reliable shortstop and an exceptional hitter, earning three All-Star Game selections between 1948-1951. In 1953, he helped the New York Giants win the National League pennant and hit .417 in the World Series.
After retiring as a player in 1960, Dark became a manager and led the San Francisco Giants to their first World Series appearance in 1962. His managerial career spanned over 13 seasons with four different teams, including the Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and San Diego Padres. Dark was known for his competitive spirit and his ability to guide his teams to the postseason. He won the National League Manager of the Year in 1974 while managing the San Diego Padres.
Throughout his entire career, Alvin Dark had a profound impact on the game of baseball both on and off the field. He was a true gentleman of the game and was well-respected by his peers and teammates. His stellar play as a shortstop set the standard for future generations, and his managerial skills paved the way for many successful coaches. Alvin Dark passed away on November 13, 2014, at the age of 92, leaving behind a lasting legacy within the sport.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Alvin Dark (1952 Topps baseball Alvin Dark #351 PSA/DNA signed auto PSA 2/10 strong auto!) was sold in November 2025 for $504.99 while the cheapest item (1978 Topps ALVIN DARK card #467 signed) found a new owner for $0.10 in May 2011. The month with the most items sold (10) was June 2008 with an average selling price of $3.99 for an autographed item of Alvin Dark. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2021 with $143.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2010. In average, an autographed item from Alvin Dark is worth $9.99.
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Alvin Dark, former Giants and A’s great, dies at 92 (11/14/2014): EASLEY, S.C. — Alvin Dark, a player and manager on World Series champions who sparked perhaps the most famous rally in baseball history, died Thursday. He was 92. Alvin Dark, baseball player and manager who led Oakland A’s to 1974 title, dies (11/13/2014): Mr. Dark was shortstop for the N.Y. Giants in the 1950s and later managed Giants and A?s to titles. Alvin Dark career highlights (11/13/2014): Alvin Dark was three-time All-Star who appeared in three World Series as a player and managed in two more in San Francisco and Oakland 
Alvin Dark dies at 92; All-Star shortstop, Oakland A's manager (11/13/2014): Alvin Dark, an All-Star shortstop with the New York Giants in the 1950s who went on to manage the Oakland A's to the World Series championship in 1974, died Thursday at his home in Easley, S.C. He was 92. Alvin Dark dies at 92; All-Star shortstop, Oaklahd A's manager (11/13/2014): Alvin Dark, an All-Star shortstop with the New York Giants in the 1950s who went on to manage the Oakland A's to the World Series championship in 1974, died Thursday at his home in Easley, S.C. He was 92.
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Alvin Dark, former Giants and A’s great, dies at 92 (11/2014): EASLEY, S.C. — Alvin Dark, a player and manager on World Series champions who sparked perhaps the most famous rally in baseball history, died Thursday. He was 92. Police investigating homicide of man on Alvin Dark Ave. (05/2014): Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a homicide on Alvin Dark Avenue.
