Joe Bird
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Joseph A. Bird
- Bats Both
- Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.
- Born ~1904
- Died March 7, 1986 in Allentown, PA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Joe Bird was a minor league catcher and manager. He also scouted for the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, and Houston Astros from 1952 to 1962. From 1969-1978, he was head coach of Allentown College.
Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Cooleemee Weavers | North Carolina State League | 42-69 | 7th | Brooklyn Dodgers | ||
| 1939 | Lexington Indians | North Carolina State League | 64-46 | 2nd | Philadelphia A's | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1944 | Trenton Packers | Interstate League | 32-57 | -- | Brooklyn Dodgers | -- | replaced by Walter Alston (31-18) |
| 1947 | Welch Miners | Appalachian League | 8th | Philadelphia A's | replaced Walter Youse | ||
| 1950 | Charlotte Hornets | Tri-State League | 5th | Washington Senators | replaced Rabbit McDowell July 26 |
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