Bud Kimball

Leighton Clair Kimball

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 180 lb.
• School University of Vermont
• Born May 2, 1918 in Armond, NB, Canada
• Died March 12, 1990 in North Chelmsford, MA USA

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Biographical information

Bud Kimball was a minor league player and manager.

A third baseman, he played in 1,220 games over the course of an 11-season career that spanned from 1941 to 1951. Perhaps his best season was 1945 with the St. Paul Saints. That season, he hit .315 with 22 home runs and 95 RBI - all career highs. He also had career highs in runs (101), hits (159), doubles (39) and walks (83) that season.

He managed the Granby Red Sox for part of the 1950 season, replacing Bob Latshaw and being replaced by Latshaw. In 1951, he served as co-manager of the Granby Red Sox with Vernon Thoele, replacing Oscar Major.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1950	Granby Red Sox	Provincial League		--	--	Replaced, and was replaced by, Bob Latshaw
1951	Granby Red Sox	Provincial League				Replaced Oscar Major, served as co-manager with Vernon Thoele