Red Treadwell

George E. Treadwell

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 155 lb.

• Born May 17, 1906 in Galesburg, IL USA
• Died July 24, 1948 in Roseville, MN USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher George "Red" Treadwell began his pro career with the Rock Island Islanders in 1927. Treadwell may have been on the roster of the Boston Braves at the end of the 1930 season [1]. He managed in the minors from 1936 to 1948, mostly in the Northern League.

During World War II, Treadwell served in the Seabees.

On July 24, 1948, Treadwell was driving the Duluth Dukes' team bus from Eau Claire, WI to St. Cloud, MN near St. Paul, MN when the bus hit a truck. Treadwell, four players, and the driver of the truck were killed.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1936	Superior Blues	Northern League	59-63	6th	none
1937	Superior Blues	Northern League	48-69	7th	St. Louis Browns
1938	Superior Blues	Northern League	78-36	1st	Brooklyn Dodgers	Lost in 1st round
1939	Superior Blues	Northern League	54-59	5th	Brooklyn Dodgers
1940	Johnstown Johnnies	Pennsylvania State Association	65-44	1st (t)	Brooklyn Dodgers	Lost in 1st round
1941	Johnstown Johnnies	Pennsylvania State Association	70-39	1st	Brooklyn Dodgers	Lost in 1st round
1943	Superior Bays	Twin Ports League		--	none	--	replaced by John Schroeder
1946	Superior Blues	Northern League		3rd	Chicago White Sox	Lost in 1st round	replaced Fred Hensley in August
1947	Superior Blues	Northern League	46-68	6th	Chicago White Sox
1948	Duluth Dukes	Northern League		--	St. Louis Cardinals	--	replaced by Theodore Madjeski July 25