Allen Sothoron

Allen Sutton Sothoron

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 182 lb.
• School Albright College, Juniata College
• Debut September 17, 1914
• Final Game September 6, 1926
• Born April 27, 1893 in Bradford, OH USA
• Died June 17, 1939 in St. Louis, MO USA

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Biographical Information

After his playing career ended, pitcher Allen Sothoron was a St. Louis Cardinals coach in 1927 and 1928 and a member of the St. Louis Browns coaching staff in 1932 and 1933. He served as the Browns' interim manager for eight games in 1933.

His obituary remembered him as a spitballer.

Had the nickname of "Dixie." His first name is spelled Allan in some sources.

Notable Achievements

• NL Shutouts Leader (1924)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1919)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1919)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1917-1920)
• Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926 (he did not play in the World Series)

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1929	Louisville Colonels	American Association	75-90	5th		none
1930	Louisville Colonels	American Association	93-60	1st		none League Champs
1931	Louisville Colonels	American Association	74-94	7th		none
1933	St. Louis Browns	American League	2-6	--	St. Louis Browns		Replaced Bill Killefer (34-47) on July 19/ Replaced by Rogers Hornsby on July 29
1934	Milwaukee Brewers	American Association	82-70	3rd	St. Louis Browns
1935	Milwaukee Brewers	American Association	75-79	6th	St. Louis Browns	none
1936	Milwaukee Brewers	American Association	90-64	1st	Cleveland Indians	League Champs
1937	Milwaukee Brewers	American Association	80-73	4th	Cleveland Indians	Lost League Finals
1938	Milwaukee Brewers	American Association	81-70	3rd	Cleveland Indians	Lost in 1st round

Related Sites

• Allan Sothoron at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Manager page