Ernie Wingard

Ernest James Wingard
(Jim)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 176 lb.
• School University of Alabama
• Debut May 1, 1924
• Final Game September 25, 1927
• Born October 17, 1900 in Prattville, AL USA
• Died January 17, 1977 in Prattville, AL USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Ernie Wingard played minor league ball after his major league career from 1928 to 1941. A two-way player who was also used in the outfield and at first base, he collected 1,624 hits, 286 2B, and 147 HR to go with his .326 average. He also was 67-58 with a 3.81 ERA in 176 minor league pitching appearances. He led the 1939 Alabama-Florida League with 180 hits and 137 RBI and led the 1928 American Association with 24 wins.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1936	Troy (AL) Trojans	Alabama-Florida League	68-42	1st	none	Lost League Finals
1938	Dothan Browns	Alabama-Florida League	77-53	1st	none	Lost in 1st round
1939	Dothan Browns	Alabama-Florida League	74-54	1st	none	Lost in 1st round
1940	Montgomery Rebels	Southeastern League	41-45	--	none	--	replaced by Goat Walker (2-7) on July 22
1941	Greenville Lions	Alabama State League		--	none	--	replaced by Herb Thomas