George Detore

George Francis Detore

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 170 lb.
• School Colgate University
• Debut September 14, 1930
• Final Game July 27, 1931
• Born November 11, 1906 in Utica, NY USA
• Died February 7, 1991 in Utica, NY USA

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Biographical Information

George Detore played for the Cleveland Indians in 1930 and 1931, mostly at third base and shortstop. In 1931 he had both Willie Kamm and Odell Hale as competition at third base.

He had attended Colgate University in 1928. In 1937 he led the Pacific Coast League in batting with a .334 average.

He was a Pittsburgh Pirates coach in 1959.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1943	San Diego Padres	Pacific Coast League	20-19	7th	none		replaced Cedric Durst (50-66) on August 10
1944	San Diego Padres	Pacific Coast League	75-94	8th	none
1946	Toledo Mud Hens	American Association	36-30	6th	St. Louis Browns		replaced Don Gutteridge (33-54)
1947	Williamsport Tigers	Eastern League	66-74	5th	Detroit Tigers
1948	Toledo Mud Hens	American Association	61-91	7th	St. Louis Browns
1950	Salisbury Pirates	North Carolina State League	68-44	1st	Pittsburgh Pirates	Lost in 1st round
1951	Salisbury Pirates	North Carolina State League	41-85	8th	Pittsburgh Pirates
1952	Bristol Twins	Appalachian League	60-57	2nd	Pittsburgh Pirates	Lost in 1st round
1953	Bristol Twins	Appalachian League	54-72	4th	Pittsburgh Pirates
1954	St. Jean Canadians	Provincial League		--	Pittsburgh Pirates	--	replaced by Steve Mizerak on August 8
1964	Salem Rebels	Appalachian League	30-41	3rd	Pittsburgh Pirates	none
1965	Salem Rebels	Appalachian League	43-27	1st	Pittsburgh Pirates	none League Champs
1966	Salem Rebels	Appalachian League	25-43	5th	Pittsburgh Pirates	none