Harry Hughes (minors03)

Harry J. Hughes

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 9", Weight 195 lb.

• Born ~1912

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Biographical Information

OF/1B Harry Hughes played in the minor leagues from 1936 to 1947, missing the 1944-1945 seasons. He led the 1937 Western League with 109 walks. Statistical records are incomplete, however it is known that he hit at least 223 doubles, 41 triples and 52 home runs in his 10-year minor league career. It is also very likely that he hit at least .300.

Hughes served in the Marines during World War II. He became manager at West Palm Beach upon his discharge.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1939	Meridian Scrappers	Southeastern League	6-11	--	none	--	replaced Mel Simons (0-12) on May 4 replaced by Bill Hughes (49-60) on May 22
1941	West Palm Beach Indians	Florida East Coast League	84-55	1st	none	Lost League Finals
1942	Miami Seminoles	Florida East Coast League	12-15	5th	none	League disbanded on May 14
1943	Atlanta Crackers	Southern Association	28-45	7th	none		replaced Al Leitz (32-34) on June 30
1946	West Palm Beach Indians	Florida International League	38-32	4th	none	Lost League Finals	replaced Shaw Buck (14-11) June 19
1947	West Palm Beach Indians	Florida International League	68-86	6th	none