Anniston Rams

From BR Bullpen

Mired in a long losing streak, the Anniston Rams put local businessman Marvin Fowler in the manager's spot for a game on July 3, 1950 after Fowler had complained about the team's performance. However a car crash at 4pm that day killed player Tony Smeraglia and seriously injured manager Lou Bevil. As a result the game was cancelled. Dick Wentworth took over as manager the next day, depriving Fowler his chance to manage the team.


Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1938 62-86 7th Lena Styles (36-56) / Ray Brubaker (26-30)
1939 71-70 5th Pee Wee Wanninger
1940 61-82 8th Bill Rodda
1941 64-76 7th Dick Porter
1942 67-76 4th Dee Moore (48-59) / Sugar Cain (19-17) Lost in 1st round
1946 81-59 2nd Tommy West League Champs
1947 56-84 8th Tommy West
1948 75-63 3rd Charles Baronovic Lost in 1st round
1949 64-74 6th Charles Baronovic (7-8) / Billy Bancroft (1-2) / Zach Schuessler (2-5) / Jerry Crosby (54-59)
1950 21-73 -- Charlie Letchas (17-39) / Lou Bevil (1-18) / Dick Wentworth (3-16) Team disbanded July 25