Hal Anderson

Harold Anderson

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut April 12, 1932
• Final Game April 24, 1932
• Born February 10, 1904 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died May 1, 1974 in St. Louis, MO USA

BR page

Biographical Information

Hal Anderson (some sources refer to him as Harold Anderson) was a long-time minor leaguer and manager who came to the majors for a little over a week with the Chicago White Sox in 1932. During his brief stay, he appeared in 9 games in center field, rapping 8 hits, all singles. Anderson played in the American Association from 1926 to 1936, including in 1932, and later managed from 1937-1940 and 1947-1949. He also scouted for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1933 he played for the Columbus Red Birds, who won 101 games. He was second in the league in stolen bases with 32. He came back to manage the Red Birds in 1947-1949.

One source: 1933 Red Birds.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1937	Asheville Tourists	Piedmont League	89-50	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost in 1st round
1938	Asheville Tourists	Piedmont League	63-75	7th	St. Louis Cardinals
1939	Asheville Tourists	Piedmont League	89-55	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	League Champs
1940	New Orleans Pelicans	Southern Association	71-80	5th	St. Louis Cardinals
1947	Columbus (OH) Red Birds	American Association	76-78	5th	St. Louis Cardinals
1948	Columbus (OH) Red Birds	American Association	81-73	4th	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost League Finals
1949	Columbus (OH) Red Birds	American Association	70-83	7th	St. Louis Cardinals
1950	Columbus Cardinals	South Atlantic League	78-73	5th	St. Louis Cardinals
1951	Columbus Cardinals	South Atlantic League	68-71	5th	St. Louis Cardinals

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Anderson