Joe Skurski

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Joseph A. Skurski

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

Outfielder Joe Skurski played in the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs chains from 1937 to 1940, reaching the American Association for a total of 18 games in 1938 and 1940. He returned after the war as a player/manager in the low minors from 1946 to 1951.


Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1946 Eau Claire Bears Northern League 56-52 4th (t) Milwaukee Brewers (AA) Lost in 1st round
1947 Wausau Lumberjacks Wisconsin State League 62-62 4th St. Louis Browns none
1948 Wausau Lumberjacks Wisconsin State League 71-55 3rd St. Louis Browns none
1949 Wausau Lumberjacks Wisconsin State League 54-69 7th St. Louis Browns none
1950 Appleton Papermakers Wisconsin State League 58-66 7th St. Louis Browns
1951 Appleton Papermakers Wisconsin State League 24-41 -- St. Louis Browns -- replaced by Paul Erickson (19-39) on July 14