Joe Bonowitz

Joe John Bonowitz

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10½", Weight 165 lb.

• Born August 12, 1899 in Columbus, OH USA
• Died September 4, 1969 in Hollywood, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Joe Bonowitz played in the minors from 1918 to 1936, collecting 2,925 hits, 579 2B, and a .307 AVG in 2,432 games. He spent all but 56 games of his career at A-ball or above. Bonowitz led the 1928 Texas League with 54 2B. He began 1936 as manager of the Americus Cardinals and ended it as manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1936	Americus Cardinals	Georgia-Florida League		--	St. Louis Cardinals	--	replaced by George Berry
	Chattanooga Lookouts	Southern Association	38-60	7th	Washington Senators		replaced Clyde Milan (23-24) on June 14