Dusty Cooke
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Allen Lindsey Cooke
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 205 lb.
- Debut April 15, 1930
- Final Game September 28, 1938
- Born June 23, 1907 in Swepsonville, NC USA
- Died November 21, 1987 in Raleigh, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dusty Cooke played eight years in the big leagues, showing an ability to draw walks. He hit .306 in 1935 and his .400 on-base percentage was among the league leaders. He played outfield in the majors, appearing in all three outfield positions in roughly equal amounts.
Although he was with the New York Yankees for three years, he did not appear in post-season play (they finished second in the two years that he had most of his at-bats with them).
He joined the Navy in October, 1942 and served in Okinawa Bay during the war. Cooke received training in the navy in conditioning, so he became the trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1946. Cooke was a Phillies coach from 1948 to 1952 and was also the club's manager for a short time in 1948.
[edit] Year-By-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Philadelphia Phillies | National League | 6-6 | -- | Philadelphia Phillies | replaced Ben Chapman (37-42) on July 16/ replaced by Eddie Sawyer on July 27 |
