Red Dooin

Charles Sebastian Dooin

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9½", Weight 165 lb.
• School Xavier University
• Debut April 18, 1902
• Final Game June 24, 1916
• Born June 12, 1879 in Cincinnati, OH USA
• Died May 14, 1952 in Rochester, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Dooin making a barehanded (raw) catch

In a 1936 interview in The Sporting News, Red Dooin claimed he was the first catcher in the majors to use shin guards. He claimed he wore them under his stockings. The shin guards, made of rattan, were designed by Mike Murphy, famous University of Pennsylvania athletic trainer.

He umpired one National League game in 1904. After his playing career ended, he coached for the New York Giants. He also was a vaudeville singer and actor and later sang on the radio; he was noted for his baritone voice.

As of 2007, Dooin is tied for 6th in the modern era with Frankie Hayes with 139 passed balls.

Preceded by Billy Murray

Philadelphia Phillies Manager 1910-1914

Succeeded by Pat Moran

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1910	Philadelphia Phillies	National League	78-75	4th	Philadelphia Phillies
1911	Philadelphia Phillies	National League	79-73	4th	Philadelphia Phillies
1912	Philadelphia Phillies	National League	73-79	5th	Philadelphia Phillies
1913	Philadelphia Phillies	National League	88-63	2nd	Philadelphia Phillies
1914	Philadelphia Phillies	National League	74-80	6th	Philadelphia Phillies
1919	Reading Coal Barons	International League	31-64	--	none		replaced by Pop Kelchner (20-29) on August 4

Related Sites

• Red Dooin at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Manager page