Bob Latshaw
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Robert Eugene Latshaw
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 3", Weight 192 lb.
- Born February 23, 1917 in Denver, CO USA
- Died January 16, 2001 in Towson, MD USA
Known for his excellent defense, first baseman Bob Latshaw also hit .293 during his minor league career. He played with the Indianapolis Indians, Toronto Maple Leafs, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles during his career. He played from 1935-1954, hitting .300 five times.
Away from the diamond, Latshaw also played pro basketball with the Baltimore Bullets of the American Basketball League at one point. After his playing days, he spent several seasons as a minor league manager.
Later on, Latshaw operated several gas stations and drove a fuel truck. He also was a sales representatives for several oil companies and sold sports equipment in a Sears department store.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Richmond Colts | Piedmont League | 68-71 | 4th | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1948 | Danville Leafs | Carolina League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Woody Fair | |
| Wilson Tobs | Coastal Plain League | 6th | none | replaced Irv Dickens | |||
| 1949 | Galax Leafs | Blue Ridge League | 6th | none | replaced Stephen Sloboda | ||
| 1950 | Granby Red Sox | Provincial League | 6th | none | replaced by Bud Kimball 8/10-8/20 | ||
| 1951 | Danville Leafs | Carolina League | 66-73 | 6th | none | ||
| 1952 | Augusta Tigers | South Atlantic League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Burl Storie May 13 | |
| Leesburg Packers | Florida State League | 7th | none | replaced John Pawlick July 25 | |||
| 1953 | Superior Blues | Northern League | 51-74 | 7th | none | ||
| 1954 | Madisonville Miners | KITTY League | -- | Chicago White Sox | -- | replaced by William Close June 2 |
