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Born on February 25, 1919 in Haleburg, Alabama, Monford Merrill Irvin, known as Monte, is a former professional baseball player who appeared in both the Major League Baseball and the Negro leagues. He played as a famous football varsity athlete at Lincoln University and started his professional career in 1947. He led the Mexican League in batting average with .397 and scored 20 home runs. He was awarded as the Most Valuable Player in the league after a few months joined the military service for the World War II. In 1945, he was named as the Most Valuable Player in the Puerto Rican Winter League and batted .373 in the International League. His first Major League Baseball game was on July 8, 1949 for the New York Giants and was named as the MVP in the National League voting. He finished his major league career with .293 batting average and 99 home runs. He also posted 28 stolen bases and 351 walks. He appeared in a total of 764 games both for the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs. In the Negro league, he played for the Newark Eagles. After his major league career, he worked as a scout for the New York Mets and as a public relations specialist for Bowie Kuhn. You can purchase Monte Irvin memorabilia and more from us, a site where you can find autographed MLB magazines and books, MLB hats, caps and visors and MLB children's apparel. You can also find MLB signed cards and framed photos, plaques and collages at the site. Common misspellings: aparel, apparell, lisensed, jersies, jerzies, lisenced, gersies, Jearsy Our wide assortment of authentic Monte Irvin memorabilia includes: team apparel, signatures, coins, game used Home and Away Jerseys, Monte Irvin Jerseys, frames, photomints, display cases, inscriptions, and other Monte Irvin Team Apparel. You can also browse Monte Irvin replica jerseys such as a inscription, pic, inscribed ball, coin with autograph, trading card, signature photomint, Olympic collectible, hand signed collage and Monte Irvin autograph, among other signed Monte Irvin memorabilia. Info on Monte Irvin Jerseys, Gear & Home and Away Jerseys: Our online store carries hats, sale gifts, jackets, Womens Jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts, MVP 16X20 photos, replica banners, official clothing, licensed apparel, and caps, whether it's unsigned, signed or game-used. Also find an authentic ball, gift, sweatshirt, 8X10 photo, display case, cap, blanket, hat, jersey, picture, jacket or t-shirt. Browse Monte Irvin memorabilia prices, signings, stats, jerseys, pics & values from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008. Searching for the perfect Monte Irvin gifts for that special sports fan? Whether you are trying to choose an item for a holiday such as Christmas or you need a birthday present, our gift certificates make the perfect gift idea. Our gift cards take all the pressure out of finding the perfect present for friends or loved ones. Let your loved ones choose their favorite Monte Irvin memorabilia and sports Home and Away Jerseys so you don't have to.