Ben Brownlow
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John Ben Brownlow
- Born September 2, 1886 in Bunker Hill, TN USA
- Died November 14, 1944
Biographical information[edit]
Middle infielder Bennie Brownlow played from 1911 to 1927, missing 1918, 1919 and 1925. Over 14 minor league seasons, he played in 1,401 games. He led the Longview Cannibals to an 83-39 record in 1926, giving them the league championship. The club won the Texas Class D Minor League Baseball Championship.
Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Durant Educators | Texas-Oklahoma League | 2nd | none | replaced Joe Connors | |
| 1916 | Dallas Giants | Texas League | 12-15 | 8th | none | replaced Harry Welchonce (46-70) on August 7 |
| 1922 | Greenville Togs | Texas-Oklahoma League | 66-40 | 2nd | none | |
| 1923 | Greenville Staplers | East Texas League | 70-48 | 2nd | none | |
| 1924 | Greenville Hunters | East Texas League | 71-50 | 2nd | none | |
| 1925 | Austin Senators | Texas Association | 63-70 | 4th | none | |
| 1926 | Longview Cannibals | East Texas League | 83-39 | 1st | none League Champs | |
| 1927 | Longview Cannibals | Lone Star League | 9-20 | -- | Team withdrew from league May 21 | |
| 1928 | Lubbock Hubbers | West Texas League | -- | -- | replaced by Ray "Red" Hil |
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