Vernon Mackie

Vernon R. Mackie (Vody)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.

• Born November 15, 1901

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Biographical Information

Catcher Vernon Mackie played minor league ball from 1931 to 1947, missing the 1943-1945 seasons. Mackie played in the International League in 1935-1936, American Association in 1939-1940, and Texas League in 1936-1938, yet never made the majors.

Mackie served 37 months in the armed forces [1]. He was associated with the railroad industry for many years and left baseball in 1949 to concentrate his efforts there. He returned to baseball early that year, but left again after the season when he was given an ultimatum by the railroads.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1934	Johnstown Johnnies	Middle Atlantic League	34-33	5th	Baltimore Orioles (IL)		replaced Guy Sturdy (28-29) on July 5
1941	Salem-Roanoke Friends	Virginia League	64-55	2nd	none	League Champs
1942	Salem-Roanoke Friends	Virginia League	59-69	5th	none
1946	Salem Friends	Blue Ridge League		--	none	--	replaced by Noel Casbier in late May or early June
1947	Lynchburg Cardinals	Piedmont League	38-29	5th	St. Louis Cardinals		replaced Jack McLain (25-47) on July 8
1948	Lynchburg Cardinals	Piedmont League	80-58	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	Lost League Finals
1949	Lynchburg Cardinals	Piedmont League	69-53	1st	St. Louis Cardinals	League Champs	replaced Bob Latshaw on May 15