Harley Boss

Elmer Harley Boss
(Lefty)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 11½", Weight 185 lb.
• School Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
• Debut July 19, 1928
• Final Game September 24, 1933
• Born November 19, 1908 in Hodge, LA USA
• Died May 15, 1964 in Nashville, TN USA

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Biographical Information

Harley Boss was the regular first baseman for the 1933 Cleveland Indians, between the time when Ed Morgan was the first baseman (1930-1932) and the time when Hal Trosky was the first baseman (1934-1941). In 112 games, he batted .269 with only one home run at a position that was starting to become more and more for power hitters. It proved to be Boss' final big league action, having been a bit player for the Washington Senators from 1928 to 1930.

Boss was manager of the Clarksville Colts in the KITTY League in 1947. The team finished in 8th place with a 40-83 record. He was the coach at Vanderbilt in 1960 and 1963-1964.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1947	Clarksville Colts	KITTY League	40-83	8th	none