Ed Head
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Edward Marvin Head
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut July 27, 1940
- Final Game August 25, 1946
- Born January 25, 1918 in Selma, LA USA
- Died January 31, 1980 in Bastrop, LA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Ed Head of the Brooklyn Dodgers threw a no-hitter against the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field on April 23, 1946. The same season, he had an arm injury that ended his career.
- He played for Montreal in 1941.
- He was in the Army from June 1944 to November 1945.
- One source on the web claims that Ed was a star pitcher in high school who was in a major automobile accident around 1932. He had pitched with his left arm, and after that had to learn to pitch with his right arm. See Weaknesses and Strengths.
- Some fans put him on the "All Body Parts Team", with Barry Foote, Rollie Fingers, Roy Face, Ricky Bones, Dave Brain, and Harry Cheek. See All Body Parts Team.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Trois-Rivières Royals | Canadian-American League | 78-60 | 2nd | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost in 1st round |
| 1949 | Asheville Tourists | Tri-State League | 76-71 | 3rd | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost in 1st round |
| 1950 | Lancaster (PA) Red Roses | Interstate League | 56-82 | 7th | Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| 1951 | Lancaster (PA) Red Roses | Interstate League | 71-67 | 5th | Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| 1952 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 80-73 | 3rd | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost League Finals |
| 1953 | Mobile Bears | Southern Association | 66-87 | 7th | Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| 1954 | Monroe Sports | Cotton States League | 53-67 | 4th | none | Lost in 1st round |
| 1955 | Monroe Sports | Cotton States League | 76-41 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs |
| 1956 | Monroe Sports | Evangeline League | 54-68 | 6th | New York Yankees |
