Robert Young (minors01)

Robert L. Young

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• High School San Angelo High School
• Born April 28, 1893 in Stephenville, TX USA
• Died October 30, 1945 in Dallas, TX USA

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Biographical information

Robert Young was a minor league baseball first baseman. He played on-and-off from 1916 to 1927, hitting as high as .325 in a season. He later became a manager. In 1920, he managed the Abilene Eagles to the West Texas League championship. He was replaced by Ed Kizziar in August. In 1924, he managed the Marshall Indians, being replaced by Pete Daniels May 21st. who, in turn, was replaced by Johnnie Baggan on May 23rd. During his time with the Indians, he managed Wally Dashiell and multiple other future major leaguers. He was previously listed as Bugs Young.

His deathplace was previously listed as Brownwood, TX, though that is where he is interred.

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1920	Abilene Eagles	West Texas League		--	--	Replaced by Ed Kizziar
1924	Marshall Indians	East Texas League		--		Replaced by Johnnie Baggan