Ira F. Lewis

Not to be confused with the American actor Ira Lewis.
Ira F. Lewis
BornAugust 25, 1883
Lexington, North Carolina
DiedSeptember 4, 1948
OccupationBusiness manager of the Pittsburgh Courier

Ira Foster Lewis (August 25, 1883 - September 4, 1948) was an American sportswriter, executive editor, president, and business manager of the Pittsburgh Courier. He was involved in the Double V campaign to grant full citizenship rights to African American soldiers serving in World War II and helped integrate major league baseball.[1]

  1. ^ "IRA F. LEWIS DIES; 'NEGRO PUBLISHER; Head of Pittsburgh Courier Since 1940 Was Its General Manager Many years". The New York Times. August 29, 1948 – via NYTimes.com.