Hall of Fame Inductee
Montford Irvin
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
About
Monte Irvin, a Lincoln University of Pennsylvania alumnus, starred in the Negro leagues and then with the New York Giants. A Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder, he later worked in the commissioner’s office.
Accomplishments
- National Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder.
- Negro league and New York Giants star.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 1995.
Year of award
1995
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Lifetime Achievement.