Al Gardella
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Alfred Stephan Gardella
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 172 lb.
- Debut May 17, 1945
- Final Game July 4, 1945
- Born January 11, 1918 in New York, NY USA
- Died September 10, 2006 in Coral Springs, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Al Gardella was a teammate of his brother Danny Gardella on the 1945 New York Giants. He later managed in the minor leagues after his playing career ended. He died of leukemia at age 88.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Peekskill Highlanders | North Atlantic League | 69-94 | 3rd | New York Giants | Lost League Finals | |
| 1948 | Peekskill Highlanders | North Atlantic League | 84-49 | 1st | St. Louis Browns | Lost League Finals | |
| 1949 | Peekskill Highlanders | North Atlantic League | 64-75 | 4th | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1950 | Bangor Bangors | North Atlantic League | 65-71 | 6th | none | ||
| 1951 | Trois-Rivières Royals | Provincial League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Del Bissonette June 7 | |
| 1952 | Pulaski Phillies | Appalachian League | 57-60 | 4th | Philadelphia Phillies | Lost League Finals | |
| 1953 | Pulaski Phillies | Appalachian League | 66-59 | 3rd | Philadelphia Phillies |
