Norm Small

Norman Woodnut Small

• Height 5' 10", Weight 176 lb.
• Batted Right, Threw Right

• Born November 6, 1913 in Glen Cove, NY USA
• Died December 24, 1995 in Mooresville, NC USA

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Biographical Information

Norman Small began his professional career in 1934 as a member of the Cardinals farm system with the Martinsville Manufacturers of the Bi-State League. In 1935 he spent time with the Asheville Tourists in the Piedmont League and the Greenwood Chiefs in the East Dixie League before going back to Martinsville. Originally a pitcher, he switched to the outfield after an arm injury and eventually developed into a power hitter.

Other teams with which he played during his long minor league career included: York White Roses, PA (1936), Mooresville Moors, NC (1936-37, 40-42, 46-50, 53), Waterloo Red Hawks, Iowa (1938), Durham Bulls, NC (1937-38), Columbia Reds, SC (1938-39), Meridian Scrappers, MS (1939), Jersey City Giants, NJ (1943), Hickory Rebels, NC (1951-52) and Raleigh Capitals, NC (1952). Small retired after the 1953 season with a .320 career average and 338 home runs.

• HR Titles

1940 North Carolina State League 25, also led with 115 RBI

1942 North Carolina State League 32, also led with 107 RBI and 144 H

1946 North Carolina State League 18, also led with 31 2B and 100 R

1947 North Carolina State League 31

1948 North Carolina State League 33, also led with 130 RBI

1949 North Carolina State League 41, also led with 152 RBI

1950 North Carolina State League 32

• Led 1951 North Carolina State League with 35 2B

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1946	Mooresville Moors	North Carolina State League		4th	none	League Champs
1947	Mooresville Moors	North Carolina State League	68-43	1st	none	League Champs
1948	Mooresville Moors	North Carolina State League	57-52	5th	none
1952	Hickory Rebels	Western Carolina League		--	Chicago Cubs	--	replaced by Eddie Yount May 11
1963	Statesville Owls	Western Carolinas League		7th	Co-op		replaced Bobby Bralley