Edgar Hartness

Edgar Clifford Hartness
(Edd)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.

• Born March 12, 1920 in Murphy, NC USA
• Died April 19, 2007 in Kennesaw, GA USA

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Biographical Information

1B/OF Edgar Hartness played in the minor leagues from 1938 to 1955, missing the 1943-1945 seasons due to military service. He led the Georgia-Florida League with 14 3B and 8 HR in 1938 and a .356 average in 1939. Hartness led the 1948 South Atlantic League with 41 2B, then had two outstanding years in the Georgia State League. He led the loop with a .364 average and 136 RBI in 1949 and led with 201 H, 137 R, 48 2B, 134 RBI, and a .400 AVG in 1950. He made the post-season all-star team both years at first base.

Overall, Hartness collected 2,214 hits, 403 2B, 229 SB and a .326 average in 15 seasons.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1949	Eastman Dodgers	Georgia State League	86-51	1st	none	Lost in 1st round
1950	Eastman Dodgers	Georgia State League	79-61	3rd	none	League Champs
1951	Macon Peaches	South Atlantic League	75-63	3rd	none	Lost in 1st round
1952	Macon Peaches	South Atlantic League	83-71	4th	Chicago Cubs	Lost League Finals
1953	Tifton Blue Sox	Georgia-Florida League	84-55	3rd	none	Lost in 1st round
1954	Tifton Indians	Georgia-Florida League	60-80	5th	Cleveland Indians
1955	Sherbrooke Indians	Provincial League	53-76	5th	Cleveland Indians