Ira F. 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.

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