Ike Caveney

James Christopher Caveney

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 168 lb.

• Debut April 12, 1922
• Final Game September 27, 1925
• Born December 10, 1894 in San Francisco, CA USA
• Died July 6, 1949 in San Francisco, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Shortstop Ike Caveney played for the San Francisco Seals from 1919 to 1921 before spending four years as a starter for the Cincinnati Reds. In 466 big league games, he hit .260/.307/.354. He then returned to the Seals and managed the club for three years. While skipper, he was Joe DiMaggio’s first manager. Caveney's minor league playing career lasted 17 seasons, of which he spent ten with the Seals. He also had several years with other teams in the Pacific Coast League.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1932	San Francisco Seals	Pacific Coast League	96-90	4th
1933	San Francisco Seals	Pacific Coast League	81-106	6th
1934	San Francisco Seals	Pacific Coast League	93-95	4th

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Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ike Caveney