Alex Pompez stood at the forefront of the internationalization of the Negro Leagues during his 35 years as an owner and league executive (1916-50). He successfully made the transition to baseball’s integrated era by working as a scout and, later, director of international scouting for the New York/San Francisco Giants organization.
Alex Pompez
Executive
Class of
2006
Alex Pompez
Executive
Class of
2006
An owner and executive for 35 years, Alex Pompez is renowned for introducing Latin American players to the Negro Leagues.
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About Alex Pompez
The Basics
Birth Year
1890
Died
1974, New York New York
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