Dan Boone
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James Albert Boone (Danny)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- School University of Alabama
- Debut September 10, 1919
- Final Game October 6, 1923
- Born January 19, 1895 in Samantha, AL USA
- Died May 11, 1968 in Tuscaloosa, AL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
The brother of Ike Boone, Danny Boone posted a 5.01 ERA in the major leagues. He then turned his attention to hitting and posted a .356 batting average and 214 HR in 1,336 minor league games. Boone won 4 batting titles in 5 years, 2 HR crowns, and 2 RBI titles, including a triple crown in the 1928 Piedmont League (38, 131, .419). He also led his league in hits three times and runs three times. While Ike has the highest minor league career average at .370, Danny ranks eighth.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | High Point Pointers | Piedmont League | 5th | replaced J. Smith | ||
| 1928 | High Point Pointers | Piedmont League | 83-52 | 2nd | Lost League Finals | |
| 1929 | High Point Pointers | Piedmont League | 67-72 | 4th | ||
| 1930 | High Point Pointers | Piedmont League | 64-76 | 6th | ||
| 1931 | High Point Pointers | Piedmont League | -- | -- | replaced by Hobe Brummitt | |
| 1932 | Charleston Senators | Middle Atlantic League | 70-54 | 1st (t) | League Champs | |
| 1933 | Charleston Senators | Middle Atlantic League | -- | -- | replaced by Watt Powell |
