Alvin Dark was a born-again Christian during but mostly after his stint as manager/GM of the Indians. Charles Finley (age 56) and Alvin Dark (age 52), 1974 @Athletics pic.twitter.com/zqnGLVrol5 — Vintage Jerseys & Hats (@PolyesterUnis) December 17, 2022When Dark became manager of the Giants in 1961, he attempted to help integrate baseball even more than Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby. When he took over as Giants manager in 1961, he shuffled locker assignments to break up racial cliques. But Dark, the Giants captain, was the man who supposedly volunteered to run over the great Jackie Robinson! Alvin Dark was respected by his peers, stood up for his teammates, but angered them with his occasional outbursts.

Source: Washington Post February 26, 2023 17:26 UTC