Arthur Irwin
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Arthur Albert Irwin (Doc or Sandy)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Weight 158 lb.
- Debut May 1, 1880
- Final Game June 22, 1894
- Born February 14, 1858 in Toronto, ON CAN
- Died July 16, 1921 in Atlantic Ocean from N.Y. to Boston
[edit] Biographical Information
Although he was born in Toronto, Ontario, Arthur Irwin grew up in south Boston, MA and learned to play baseball in that city. He began his professional career in New England and enjoyed success as both a player and a manager. Following his retirement from the major leagues he owned the Toronto franchise while that city played in the Eastern League. He suffered from depression late in life and disappeared from a boat while traveling between New York and Boston. His death was ruled a probable suicide.
| Preceded by Harry Wright | Philadelphia Phillies Manager 1894-1895 | Succeeded by Billy Nash |
| Preceded by Harvey Watkins | New York Giants Manager 1896 | Succeeded by Bill Joyce |
[edit] Year-by-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Eastern League | 75-49 | 2nd | League Champs | |
| 1898 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Eastern League | 64-55 | 3rd | none | |
| 1900 | Syracuse Stars | Eastern League | 43-84 | 8th | none | |
| 1903 | Rochester Bronchos | Eastern League | -- | -- | replaced by Abbie Johnson | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Eastern League | 2nd | none | replaced James Gardner | ||
| 1904 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Eastern League | -- | -- | replaced by Richard Haley | |
| Kansas City Blues | American Association | 7th | none | replaced Dale Gear | ||
| 1905 | Kansas City Blues | American Association | 44-102 | 8th | none | |
| Altoona Mountaineers | Tri-State League | 52-73 | 6th | none | ||
| 1906 | Altoona Mountaineers | Tri-State League | 64-62 | 4th | none | |
| 1907 | Altoona Mountaineers | Tri-State League | -- | -- | replaced by John Farrell | |
| 1915 | Lewiston Cupids | New England League | 50-59 | 6th | none | |
| 1918 | Rochester Hustlers | International League | 60-61 | 5th | none | |
| 1919 | Rochester Hustlers | International League | 67-83 | 6th |
