Joe Bowman

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Joseph Emil Bowman

  • Bats Left, Throws Right
  • Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

On May 24, 1935, Joe Bowman started the first night game in major league history, pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Cincinnati Reds, pitching seven innings of 2 run ball and, naturally, losing 2-1. He pitched eleven seasons in the majors with the majority of his work coming as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1937 to 1941. In 298 games (184 starts), Joe was 77-96 with a 4.40 ERA in 1,465 2/3 innings.

Notable Achievements[edit]

  • 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1936)

Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs Notes
1947 Leavenworth Braves Western Association 50-88 8th Boston Braves
1948 Charlotte Hornets Tri-State League 72-74 5th Washington Senators
1949 Great Falls Selectrics Pioneer League 62-62 5th none
1950 Great Falls Selectrics Pioneer League -- none -- replaced by John Angelone on August 7
1951 York White Roses Interstate League 16-30 -- none -- replaced by Edmund Waleski (2-5) on June 8

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