George Washburn

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George Edward Washburn

  • Bats Left, Throws Right
  • Height 6' 1", Weight 175 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

At the end of his 16-year minor league career which peaked with his one-game appearance for the New York Yankees in 1941, George Washburn managed three different teams in the Evangeline League starting in 1947, when he took over the reins of the Houma Indians and continuing through 1952, when he finished the season managing the Alexandria Aces. He was at the helm of Houma for four seasons and moved to the Baton Rouge Red Sticks in 1951.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1947 Houma Indians Evangeline League 57-63 5th none replaced Copeland Goss (6-14) on May 8
1948 Houma Indians Evangeline League 81-55 1st none series cancelled tied 1-1
1949 Houma Indians Evangeline League 81-58 1st none Lost in 1st round
1950 Houma Indians Evangeline League 53-84 7th none
1951 Baton Rouge Red Sticks Evangeline League 72-66 4th none Lost League Finals
1952 Alexandria Aces Evangeline League 29-46 8th none replaced Buddy Blair (30-35) on June 19

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