Roland LeBlanc

Roland Charles LeBlanc
(Nat)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb.

• Born May 23, 1921 in New Iberia, LA USA
• Died May 14, 1995 in La Habra, CA USA

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Biographical Information

In 1948, Roland LeBlanc led the Pocatello Cardinals to the best record in the Pioneer League. In mid-1949, he took over the Winston-Salem Cardinals from George Ferrell, who had taken the team over from Willie Duke. In 1950, LeBlanc managed the Fresno Cardinals and was named All-Star catcher in the California League. In 1952 and 1953, LeBlanc repeated the feat of managing Fresno and being named all-star catcher while leading the 1952 team to the league title. In 1954 he moved up to the Lynchburg Cardinals, managing and being named to yet another all-star team. He returned to Fresno in 1955, guiding the team to a 104-43 record, league title, and 5th all-star nod in 6 years. In 1956 he moved up to managing the Allentown Cardinals. 1957 saw LeBlanc leave the Cards organization, managing the independent Fresno Sun Sox to last place in the Cal League.

LeBlanc was a scout for the expansion Seattle Pilots in 1969 and stayed with the franchise in Milwaukee through at least the mid-1980s. LeBlanc signed Robin Yount for the Brewers.

LeBlanc's brother, Remy LeBlanc, played in the minors in 1942 and 1946-1954.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1948	Pocatello Cardinals	Pioneer League	77-49	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost League Finals
1949	Winston-Salem Cardinals	Carolina League		2nd	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost in 1st round	replaced George Ferrell June 13
1950	Fresno Cardinals	California League	58-82	7th	St. Louis Cardinals
1952	Fresno Cardinals	California League	88-52	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	League Champs
1953	Fresno Cardinals	California League	64-77	6th (t)	St. Louis Cardinals
1954	Lynchburg Cardinals	Piedmont League	63-77	6th	St. Louis Cardinals
1955	Fresno Cardinals	California League	104-43	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	League Champs
1956	Allentown Cardinals	Eastern League	70-67	4th	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost in 1st round
1957	Fresno Sun Sox	California League	52-86	8th	Sacramento Solons
1969	Billings Mustangs	Pioneer League	12-17	7th	Seattle Pilots		replaced Bob Mavis (14-28) on August 6