Hal Anderson
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Harold Anderson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut April 12, 1932
- Final Game April 19, 1932
- Born February 10, 1904 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died May 1, 1974 in St.Louis, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Hal Anderson was a long-time minor league player and manager who came to the majors for a week in 1932.
In his one week (April 12 to 19), he appeared in 9 games in center field, getting 8 hits, all singles.
Anderson played in the American Association from 1926 to 1936, including in 1932, and later managed from 1937-40 and 1947-49. He also scouted for the St. Louis Cardinals.
In 1933 he played for the Columbus Red Birds, who won 101 games. He was second in the league in stolen bases with 32. He came back to manage the Red Birds in 1947-49.
Some sources call him "Harold Anderson".
One source: 1933 Red Birds.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Asheville Tourists | Piedmont League | 89-50 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost in 1st round |
| 1938 | Asheville Tourists | Piedmont League | 63-75 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1939 | Asheville Tourists | Piedmont League | 89-55 | 1st | St. Louis Cardinals | League Champs |
| 1940 | New Orleans Pelicans | Southern Association | 71-80 | 5th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1947 | Columbus (OH) Red Birds | American Association | 76-78 | 5th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1948 | Columbus (OH) Red Birds | American Association | 81-73 | 4th | St. Louis Cardinals | Lost League Finals |
| 1949 | Columbus (OH) Red Birds | American Association | 70-83 | 7th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1950 | Columbus Cardinals | South Atlantic League | 78-73 | 5th | St. Louis Cardinals | |
| 1951 | Columbus Cardinals | South Atlantic League | 68-71 | 5th | St. Louis Cardinals |
