Bill Brightwell
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William A. Brightwell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 230 lb.
- Born 1926
Bill Brightwell played in the minor leagues from 1946 to 1948, missing the 1949-1950 seasons. From 1946 to 1948, Brightwell was a pitcher in the Brooklyn Dodgers' chain. After two seasons away from O.B., Brightwell returned as a jack of all trades, playing catcher and first base when not pitching.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Enterprise Boll Weevils | Alabama-Florida League | 5th | none | replaced Irvin Fortune | ||
| 1956 | Fort Walton Beach Jets | Alabama-Florida League | 63-55 | 3rd | Washington Senators | Lost League Finals | |
| 1957 | Elmira Pioneers | New York-Penn League | 51-66 | 6th | Washington Senators | ||
| 1958 | Panama City Fliers | Alabama-Florida League | -- | San Francisco Giants | -- | replaced by Charles Clark June 2 |
