Al Hollingsworth
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Albert Wayne Hollingsworth (Boots)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 174 lb.
- Debut April 16, 1935
- Final Game September 22, 1946
- Born February 25, 1908 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died April 28, 1996 in Austin, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Al Hollingsworth was a St. Louis Cardinals coach in 1957 and 1958.
In addition to scouting for the Cardinals in the 1950s, Hollingsworth scouted for the Houston Astros (1965-1966), Oakland A's (1969-1975), and California Angels (1976-1978). He was given much praise for his scouting of the Cincinnati Reds for the A's in the 1972 World Series.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Allentown Cardinals | Interstate League | 73-65 | 5th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1949 | Allentown Cardinals | Interstate League | 87-52 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1950 | Omaha Cardinals | Western League | 90-58 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1951 | Houston Buffaloes | Texas League | 99-61 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | League Champs | |
| 1952 | Houston Buffaloes | Texas League | 66-95 | 8th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1953 | Houston Buffaloes | Texas League | -- | St. Louis Cardinals | -- | replaced by Dixie Walker | |
| 1959 | Reading Indians | Eastern League | 71-69 | 5th | Cleveland Indians | ||
| 1960 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 18-11 | -- | Cleveland Indians | -- | replaced by Johnny Lipon (61-51) |
