Al Hollingsworth

Albert Wayne Hollingsworth
(Boots)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 174 lb.
• Debut April 16, 1935
• Final Game September 22, 1946
• Born February 25, 1908 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died April 28, 1996 in Austin, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Al Hollingsworth was a St. Louis Cardinals coach in 1957 and 1958.

In addition to scouting for the Cardinals in the 1950s, Hollingsworth scouted for the Houston Astros (1965-1966), Oakland A's (1969-1975), and California Angels (1976-1978). He was given much praise for his scouting of the Cincinnati Reds for the A's in the 1972 World Series.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1948	Allentown Cardinals	Interstate League	73-65	5th	St. Louis Cardinals
1949	Allentown Cardinals	Interstate League	87-52	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost in 1st round
1950	Omaha Cardinals	Western League	90-58	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost in 1st round
1951	Houston Buffaloes	Texas League	99-61	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	League Champs
1952	Houston Buffaloes	Texas League	66-95	8th	St. Louis Cardinals
1953	Houston Buffaloes	Texas League	54-60	--	St. Louis Cardinals	--	replaced by Dixie Walker (18-22) on July 31
1959	Reading Indians	Eastern League	71-69	5th	Cleveland Indians
1960	Mobile Bears	Southern Association	18-11	--	Cleveland Indians	--	replaced by Johnny Lipon on May 26