Al Lakeman
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Albert Wesley Lakeman (Moose)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1942
- Final Game May 23, 1954
- Born December 31, 1918 in Cincinnati, OH USA
- Died May 25, 1976 in Spartanburg, SC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Reported in TSN that he was inducted into the army during World War, II but I have learned from his daughter that he failed the induction examination and never went in the service.
Note from his daughter: While Dad was not allowed to go into service, he did make the Pacific Tour with other players. I have a picture of them getting on the airplane if you would like to use it.
After his playing career ended, Lakeman was a Boston Red Sox coach in 1963 and 1964 and again from 1967 to 1969. Lakeman also scouted for the Milwaukee Brewers 1971-1973.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Panama City Fliers | Alabama-Florida League | 45-73 | 6th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1957 | Idaho Falls Russets | Pioneer League | 73-53 | 2nd | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1958 | Idaho Falls Russets | Pioneer League | 65-66 | 4th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1959 | Erie Sailors | New York-Penn League | 8th | Detroit Tigers | replaced by Pat Mullin May 13 / replaced Pat Mullin May 26 | ||
| 1960 | Montgomery Rebels | Alabama-Florida League | 50-69 | 6th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1961 | Durham Bulls | Carolina League | 65-73 | 5th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1962 | Duluth-Superior Dukes | Northern League | 69-55 | 2nd | Detroit Tigers | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1965 | Rocky Mount Leafs | Carolina League | 62-82 | 10th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1966 | Statesville Tigers | Western Carolinas League | Detroit Tigers | replaced by George Spencer | |||
| 1970 | Bristol Tigers | Appalachian League | 26-31 | 5th | Detroit Tigers | none |
