About Irvin Brooks
Lived 1891 – 1966 (aged 74). Irvin Brooks was an American baseball player.
Irvin Woodberry "Chester" Brooks (June 5, 1891 – February 4, 1966) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues.
Several reference books incorrectly list him as "Chester" Brooks born in the Bahamas, he was actually born in Key West, Florida and during his playing career he was known as "Irvin" (or occasionally as "Irving"). The nickname "Chester" and reference to West Indian origins apparently first appears in print in articles by Homestead Grays owner Cumberland Posey.
He spent his entire playing career with the Brooklyn Royal Giants from 1918 to 1933 as a pitcher, infielder, and outfielder.
Posey named Brooks to his all-time Negro league baseball all-star team.
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Who was Irvin Brooks?
American baseball player (1891-1966)
When was Irvin Brooks born?
Irvin Brooks was born on 5 June 1891 in Key West.
When did Irvin Brooks die?
Irvin Brooks died on 4 February 1966 in New York, New York.
What was Irvin Brooks's occupation?
Irvin Brooks was a baseball player.
What nationality was Irvin Brooks?
Irvin Brooks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Irvin Brooks. https://biography.guide/irvin-brooks/
MLA: "Irvin Brooks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/irvin-brooks/.
Chicago: "Irvin Brooks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/irvin-brooks/.
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