Tony York

Tony Batton York

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut April 18, 1944
• Final Game June 25, 1944
• Born November 27, 1912 in Irene, TX USA
• Died April 18, 1970 in Hillsboro, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Infielder Tony York played pro ball from 1933 to 1956, missing the 1945 season due to military service. He led the 1937 Texas League with 46 2B and the 1943 American Association with 187 hits. Overall he had 2,563 minor league hits, 476 2B, 158 HR, and 113 SB to go with his .269 minor league average.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1952	Texarkana Bears	Big State League	82-65	3rd	none	Lost in 1st round
1953	Crowley Millers	Evangeline League	84-54	1st	none	Lost in 1st round
1954	Crowley Millers	Evangeline League	77-63	3rd	none	Lost League Finals
1955	Odessa Eagles	Longhorn League	51-86	8th	none
1956	Ballinger Westerners	Southwestern League	73-69	6th	none
1957	Ballinger Westerners	Southwestern League	69-56	2nd	none	none
1958	Carlsbad Potashers	Sophomore League	55-65	5th	Chicago Cubs