Newt Allen

Newton Henry Allen

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 160 lb.
• High School Lincoln High School (Kansas City)
• Debut 1923
• Final Game 1947
• Born May 19, 1901 in Austin, TX USA
• Died June 9, 1988 in Cincinnati, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Allen at the 1924 Negro League World Series

Newt Allen played second base in the Negro Leagues for many years, mostly with the Kansas City Monarchs. He assumed temporary managerial duties in May 1941 when Andy Cooper fell ill, and managed the remainder of the season following Cooper's death in June. Despite having won a pennant, he resigned as manager shortly before the 1942 pre-season began, leaving Monarchs business manager Dizzy Dismukes to replace him, but remained with the team, mostly playing third base by then. He retired as a player after the 1944 season, later coaching one season for the Indianapolis Clowns.

At least one source lists Newt Allen as a left-handed batter, while several sources list him as a right-handed batter. According to one source, "controversy remains" as to whether Newt Allen switch-hit.

Notable Achievements

• 3-time NAL All-Star (1937, 1938 & 1941)
• NAL At-Bats Leader (1937)
• 2-time NAL Singles Leader (1937 & 1941)
• Won two Negro World Series with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1924 and 1942
• NAL Pennant: 1 (1941)

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1941	Kansas City Monarchs	Negro American League	34-13	1st	Kansas City Monarchs	League Champs

Related Sites

• Newt Allen at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Manager page