Gene Corbett
From BR Bullpen
Eugene Louis Corbett
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1½", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut September 19, 1936
- Final Game June 6, 1938
- Born October 25, 1913 in Winona, MN USA
- Died January 28, 2009 in Salisbury, MD USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Gene Corbett played three years for the Philadelphia Phillies, getting into 37 games in total.
He is one of four players with the last name Corbett: Sherman Corbett, Joe Corbett and Doug Corbett are the others.
He began his minor league career playing three seasons for Winnipeg, and was in the International League for parts of each season from 1937-44. His playing career continued through 1952.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Decatur Commodores | Three-I League | 31-93 | 8th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1948 | Salisbury Cardinals | Eastern Shore League | 89-32 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost in 1st round |
| 1949 | Salisbury Cardinals | Eastern Shore League | 60-59 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost in 1st round |
| 1950 | Allentown Cardinals | Interstate League | 70-67 | 5th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1951 | St. Joseph Cardinals | Western Association | 69-51 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | cancelled |
| 1952 | Albany Cardinals | Georgia-Florida League | 81-59 | 2nd | St. Louis Cardinals | League Champs |
