Clyde McDowell
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Clyde W. McDowell (Rabbit)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 160 lb.
- Born ~1910
Second baseman Clyde McDowell played minor league baseball from 1935 to 1947, missing the 1943-1945 seasons. He spent 1937 to 1941 in the Texas League and 1942 in the American Association. After the war he was sent to class B baseball, never having reached the majors. McDowell posted decent averages in the TL (.264-.293) but only hit 7 homers in his career, just two in the higher minors.
McDowell scouted for the Dallas Eagles in 1953 before switching jobs with Jimmy Adair.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Shelby Cubs | Tri-State League | 59-81 | 4th (t) | Chicago Cubs | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1947 | Fayetteville Cubs | Tri-State League | 61-78 | 7th | Chicago Cubs | ||
| 1948 | Pensacola Fliers | Southeastern League | 5th | none | replaced Wally Dashiell | ||
| 1949 | Charlotte Hornets | Tri-State League | 62-80 | 7th | Washington Senators | ||
| 1950 | Charlotte Hornets | Tri-State League | -- | Washington Senators | replaced by Joe Bird July 26 | ||
| 1953 | Bryan Majors | Big State League | 6th | none | replaced Jimmy Adair July 31 |
