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 1940 to 1959, four in the Major Leagues and 16 in the minors, losing three years to the Military. He served in the U.S. Army for three years during World War II (1943-1945) (GB). He 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 |
