George Huff

George Alexander Huff

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
• School University of Illinois

• Born June 11, 1872 in Champaign, IL USA
• Died October 1, 1936 in Urbana, IL USA

BR Manager page

Biographical Information

George Huff was associated with the athletic department of the University of Illinois from 1895 until his death. He was athletic director for 35 years and baseball coach for 24 years (1896-1919). He scouted for the Chicago Cubs, signing Frank Schulte and Fred Luderus. Huff served two stints as the manager of the Boston Red Sox in 1907. He died at age 64 from uremia following surgery to remove a stomach obstruction and is buried at Roselawn Cemetery in Champaign, Illinois.

Preceded by Cy Young

Boston Red Sox Manager 1907

Succeeded by Bob Unglaub

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1907	Boston Americans	American League	2-6		Boston Americans		replaced Cy Young (3-3) on April 20/ replaced by Bob Unglaub on May 1

Related Sites

• George Huff at the SABR Bio Project