Fred Swanton
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Fred Wilder Swanton
- School Heald Business College
- Born April 11, 1862 in Brooklyn, NY USA
- Died September 3, 1940 in Santa Cruz, CA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Fred Swanton managed the Santa Cruz Sand Crabs of the California League in 1909, leading them to a 62-36 record before the team disbanded, due to Swanton's retirement,[1] during the second half.
He was a notable businessman on the West Coast, one who helped transform Santa Cruz into a bustling beach resort city. He served as Mayor of Santa Cruz from 1927 to 1933. Swanton, CA is named after him.
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