Doc Prothro
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James Thompson Prothro
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 170 lb.
- Debut September 26, 1920
- Final Game September 24, 1926
- Born July 16, 1893 in Memphis, TN USA
- Died October 14, 1971 in Memphis, TN USA
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Prothro got his nickname "Doc" the hard way: he graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School, and practiced before concentrated on baseball.
Before managing the Philadelphia Phillies, he was the manager for the Little Rock Travelers from 1935 to 1938, and was player/manager for the Memphis Chickashaws 1928-1934. After the Phillies, he returned to Memphis as manager and part owner until 1947.
Prothro's son Tommy Prothro was head coach of the Los Angeles Rams (1971-1972) and San Diego Chargers (1974-1978).
| Preceded by Jimmie Wilson | Philadelphia Phillies Manager 1939-1941 | Succeeded by Hans Lobert |
