Chuck Kress
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Charles Steven Kress
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut April 16, 1947
- Final Game July 8, 1954
- Born December 9, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Chuck Kress was a first baseman 17 seasons from 1940 to 1959, four in the Major Leagues and 16 in the minors. He had his best M.L. season in 1949 when he played regularly; yet, he still recorded only one career home run. He lost three years to U.S. Army military service during World War II (1943-1945). Kress played for the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers and Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1954.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Erie Sailors | New York-Penn League | 70-47 | 2nd | Detroit Tigers | League Champs |
| 1958 | Durham Bulls | Carolina League | 58-79 | 8th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 1959 | Des Moines Demons | Three-I League | 78-49 | 1st | Philadelphia Phillies | Lost League Finals |
| 1960 | Asheville Tourists | south Atlantic League | 62-77 | 6th | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| 1961 | Des Moines Demons | Three-I League | 37-93 | 6th | Philadelphia Phillies | none |
