Doc Edwards
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Howard Rodney Edwards
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 215 lb.
- Debut April 21, 1962
- Final Game August 29, 1970
- Born December 10, 1936 in Red Jacket, WV USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Doc Edwards earned his nickname while serving in the medical corps in the Marines. After his playing career ended, he was a big league coach with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1970 to 1972. He joined the Cleveland Indians staff in 1985 and in 1987 was promoted to manager, a position he would hold for a little more than two years. He was then a New York Mets coach in 1990 and 1991. He has since been an independent league manager for many years.
| Preceded by Pat Corrales | Cleveland Indians Manager 1987-1989 | Succeeded by John Hart |
