Del Wilber
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Delbert Quentin Wilber (Babe)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut April 21, 1946
- Final Game August 19, 1954
- Born February 24, 1919 in Lincoln Park, MI USA
- Died July 18, 2002 in St. Petersburg, FL USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Del Wilber hit three home runs on August 27, 1951, the day his newborn daughter Cynthia came home from the hospital. After his playing career ended, he became a major league coach and scout.
Wilber missed the 1942-1945 seasons due to military service.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Houston Buffaloes | Texas League | 60-91 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
| 1958 | Louisville Colonels | American Association | 56-95 | 8th | Baltimore Orioles | ||
| 1959 | Houston Buffs | American Association | 39-63 | 10th | none | replaced Rube Walker (29-41) | |
| 1960 | Charleston Senators | American Association | 65-88 | 6th | Washington Senators | ||
| 1971 | Denver Bears | American Association | 73-67 | 2nd | Washington Senators | League Champs | |
| 1972 | Denver Bears | American Association | 61-79 | 6th (t) | Washington Senators | ||
| 1973 | Spokane Indians | Pacific Coast League | 81-63 | 2nd | Texas Rangers | League Champs | |
| 1974 | Spokane Indians | Pacific Coast League | 78-64 | 1st | Texas Rangers | League Champs | |
| 1975 | Spokane Indians | Pacific Coast League | 64-78 | 7th | Texas Rangers |
Wilber also managed the Florida Instructional League teams for the Minnesota Twins (1960, 1962-1968) and Washington Senators (1969).
[edit] Further Reading
- Rick Wilber: My Father's Game: Life, Death, Baseball, McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2008.
