Playing Career
Irwin played for the Worcester Ruby Legs (1880–82), Providence Grays (1883–85), Philadelphia Quakers/Phillies (1886–89, 1894), and Washington Nationals (1889) of the National League and for the Boston Reds in the Players' League (1890) and American Association (1891). A left-handed hitter, Irwin appeared in 1,010 games and batted .241.
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