Bernie DeViveiros

Bernard John DeViveiros
(Mr. Slide)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 7", Weight 160 lb.
• High School Oakland Technical High School
• Debut September 13, 1924
• Final Game September 14, 1927
• Born April 19, 1901 in Oakland, CA USA
• Died July 5, 1994 in Oakland, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Shortstop Bernie DeViveiros spent nineteen years in the minor leagues between 1921 and 1940, while spending 1927 with the Detroit Tigers. He spent all or parts of 1928 and 1930-1936 in AA (at that time the highest level in the minors), mostly in the Pacific Coast League.

After his playing days, DeViveiros was a scout and base running instructor for the Detroit Tigers from 1946-1972. He signed George Gmelch.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1937	Spokane Hawks	Western International League	79-58	1st	none
1938	Spokane Hawks	Western International League	62-72	5th	none
1939	Spokane Hawks	Western International League		--	Seattle Rainiers	--	Replaced by Ted Clawitter on July 3
1940	Americus Pioneers	Georgia-Florida League		--	Brooklyn Dodgers	--	replaced by Stew Hofferth
	Meridian Bears	Southeastern League		7th	none		replaced Clarence Mitchell