Harry Hughes (minors03)

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Harry J. Hughes

  • Bats Left, Throws Left
  • Height 5' 9", Weight 195 lb.


OF/1B Harry Hughes played in the minor leagues from 1936 to 1947, missing the 1944-1945 seasons. He led the 1937 Western League with 109 walks.

Hughes served in the Marines during World War II. He became manager at West Palm Beach upon his discharge.


[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1939 Meridian Scrappers Southeastern League -- none -- replaced Mel Simons/
replaced by Bill Hughes (49-60) May 22
1941 West Palm Beach Indians Florida East Coast League 84-55 1st none Lost League Finals
1942 Miami Seminoles Florida East Coast League 12-15 5th none League disbanded May 14
1943 Atlanta Crackers Southern Association 7th none replaced Al Leitz
1946 West Palm Beach Indians Florida International League 38-32 4th none Lost League Finals replaced Shaw Buck (14-11) June 19
1947 West Palm Beach Indians Florida International League 68-86 6th none
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