Hank Severeid
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Henry Levai Severeid
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut May 15, 1911
- Final Game September 25, 1926
- Born June 1, 1891 in Story City, IA USA
- Died December 17, 1968 in San Antonio, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
During World War I, Hank Severeid was in the tanks division. He was sent over to Europe, although he did not see any combat duty.
After his playing days, he managed for four years in the St. Louis Browns minor league system (1932-35) and for two years for independent teams (1936-37), worked in the Cincinnati Reds farm system (1938-1940), and scouted for the Chicago Cubs (1943) and Boston Red Sox (1944-1968).
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Wichita Falls Spudders/Longview Cannibals | Texas League | 69-83 | 5th | St. Louis Browns | |
| 1933 | San Antonio Missions | Texas League | 79-72 | 4th | St. Louis Browns | League Champs |
| 1934 | San Antonio Missions | Texas League | 89-65 | 2nd | St. Louis Browns | Lost League Finals |
| 1935 | San Antonio Missions | Texas League | 75-84 | 6th | St. Louis Browns | |
| 1936 | Omaha Robin Hoods/Rock Island Rocks | Western League | -- | none | replaced by Clarence Mitchell & Keith Clark | |
| 1937 | Galveston Buccaneers | Texas League | 73-86 | 6th | none |
