Charlie Carr

Charles Carbitt Carr

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
• School Lehigh University
• Debut September 15, 1898
• Final Game October 8, 1914
• Born December 27, 1876 in Coatesville, PA USA
• Died November 25, 1932 in Memphis, TN USA

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Biographical Information

"Carr... is playing a very fast game, and one that will come very close comparing with any star first baseman." - Sporting Life of April 1, 1905, discussing Charlie Carr with the Cleveland Indians

Charlie Carr was the first major leaguer from Lehigh University. His major league career was done in 1906 but he was able to come back to the Federal League in 1914 and hit .293 with 11 triples at the age of 37. Prior to the Federal League, his best major league season was with the 1903 Detroit Tigers, at least with the bat, as he hit .281 with 11 triples in 135 games. From 1906-1910 he was at Indianapolis, much of the time as player-manager.

Sporting Life of November 7, 1903, reported on his wedding in Toronto. It stated that the bride and groom would live in Detroit while Charlie "will continue his studies" during the winter.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1906	Indianapolis Indians	American Association	53-96	8th
1907	Indianapolis Indians	American Association	73-81	6th
1908	Indianapolis Indians	American Association	92-61	1st
1909	Indianapolis Indians	American Association	83-85	4th
1910	Indianapolis Indians	American Association	69-96	7th
1911	Utica Utes	New York State League	67-74	5th
1912	Kansas City Blues	American Association	85-82	4th
1913	Kansas City Blues	American Association	59-80	--	--	replaced by Tom Downey (10-18) on September 4