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Alphonse Dunn Notable

b. September 27, 1911 · Detroit Stars 1937, New York Cubans 1942, Birmingham Black Barons 1942–1943

Alphonse Dunn played for three clubs across seven seasons as a first baseman, opening with the Detroit Stars in 1937 and closing with the Birmingham Black Barons in 1943.

Across 67 games he batted .260, with 57 hits and 33 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 5 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 39 games at first base, with 343 putouts and 10 errors. He turned 24 double plays.

He was an All-Star in 1937.

He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, USA on September 27, 1911, and died on September 29, 2004. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1937

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1937 DTS 18671421 020 71102 .313
1942 BBB/NYC 2163716 200 7600 .254
1943 BBB 28891220 321 121203 .225
Career 672193357 541 262905 .260

On this day & linked events

1911

Born September 27, 1911

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

2004

Died September 29, 2004