Harold Kollar
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Harold Kollar (Hal)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
Harold Kollar was the all-star first baseman in the 1947 Tri-State League, 1949-1950 Western Association and presumably would have been in the 1952 Appalachian League. Kollar led the 1952 Appy with 112 runs, 112 RBI, and 21 HR. At the time the Tar Heel League disbanded in 1954, Kollar was tied for the league lead with 5 homers.
Kollar outhomered Mickey Mantle when they played in the WA together in 1950, 27-26. Butch Nieman edged Kollar for the home run crown that year as Nieman clubbed 28.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Fort Smith Giants | Western Association | 86-54 | 2nd | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round |
| 1950 | Enid Giants | Western Association | 71-63 | 4th | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round |
| 1951 | St. Cloud Rox | Northern League | 64-55 | 2nd | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round |
| 1952 | Kingsport Cherokees | Appalachian League | 52-64 | 6th | New York Giants | |
| 1953 | Muskogee Giants | Western Association | 57-81 | 5th | New York Giants | |
| 1954 | Shelby Clippers | Tar Heel League | 16-32 | 4th | New York Giants | League disbanded June 21 |
