Statement from the San Francisco Giants regarding the passing of former player and manager Alvin Dark

The San Francisco Giants learned today that former Giants player and manager, Alvin Dark, passed away this morning at his home in Easley, South Carolina.

Dark, 92, played for five National League teams from 1946 to 1960. He was named the Majors' Rookie of the Year with the 1948 Boston Braves when he batted .322. He played for the New York Giants for seven seasons from 1950 to 1956 and hit .300 three times during his stint, while also becoming the first National League shortstop to hit 20 home runs more than once. His .411 career slugging percentage was the seventh highest by an NL shortstop when he retired, and his 126 home runs placed him behind only Ernie Banks and Travis Jackson.

After his playing career ended he became a successful manager for 13 seasons from 1961 to 1977, with his first four seasons leading the Giants. He became the third manager to win pennants with both National and American League teams, winning a pennant with the Giants in 1962, but losing the World Series in seven games to the Yankees. He also won a pennant and World Series while managing the Oakland Athletics in 1974.

"The news today of the passing of Alvin Dark brings great sadness to our organization," said Laurence Baer, Giants President & Chief Executive Officer. "Alvin was a true Giant and was a part of our rich history in the 1950's and 1960's. We express our deepest condolences to his family and will have them in our thoughts and prayers."

Dark is survived by his wife, Jackie, four daughters Allison, Margaret, Eve and Lori, and sons Gene and Rusy.