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Alvin Dark retired as a player in 1960, after a successful 14-year career in Major League Baseball. He played primarily as a shortstop for the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Cardinals. Dark was known for his exceptional fielding skills and leadership abilities, earning him the nickname "Captain Hook." He was a one-time All-Star and won two World Series championships with the Giants in 1954 and 1956.