Jay Kirke Jr.

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Judson Fabian Kirke Jr.

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

The son of major leaguer Jay Kirke, outfielder Jay Kirke Jr. played more than a dozen seasons in the minors between 1934 and 1950, and also was player-manager for several years.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1942 Johnstown Johnnies Pennsylvania State Association 65-49 2nd Brooklyn Dodgers Lost in 1st round
1946 Thomasville (NC) Dodgers North Carolina State League 3rd Brooklyn Dodgers Lost in 1st round replaced John Carey
1947 Johnstown Johnnies Middle Atlantic League 52-73 8th Brooklyn Dodgers
1948 Idaho Falls Russets Pioneer League -- Brooklyn Dodgers -- replaced by Lewis Garland July 21
1950 St. Hyacinthe Saints Provincial League 52-55 5th none