Jack Phillips (phillja02)
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Jack Dorn Phillips (Stretch)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 193 lb.
- School Clarkson University
- Debut August 22, 1947
- Final Game April 25, 1957
- Born September 6, 1921 in Clarence, NY USA
- Died August 30, 2009 in Chelsea, MI USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
First baseman Jack Phillips was signed by the New York Yankees in 1943 and spent that summer with the Norfolk Tars of the Piedmont League. He missed nearly all of 1944 and all of 1945 due to military service. After World War II, he returned to baseball and spent the next several seasons with the Newark Bears. He reached the majors with the Yankees in 1947 and won a World Series ring in his rookie campaign.
Following his playing days, Phillips managed for several seasons in the minors and was then baseball coach for 24 years at his alma mater, Clarkson University.
Phillips and Bill Bernhard are the only two major leaguers (through 2008) born in Clarence, NY. Phillips and Steve Roser are the only two major leaguers (through 2008) from Clarkson University.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1954 MVP Pacific Coast League Hollywood Stars
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1947
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Elmira Pioneers | New York-Penn League | 56-74 | 5th | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| 1961 | Magic Valley Cowboys | Pioneer League | 64-66 | 4th | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| 1962 | Magic Valley Cowboys | Pioneer League | 64-65 | 3rd | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| 1963 | Chattanooga Lookouts | South Atlantic League | 62-78 | 6th | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| 1964 | Jamestown Tigers | New York-Penn League | 47-75 | 5th (t) | Detroit Tigers | none |
