James Acton (minors01)
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James Reed Acton
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- Born March 28, 1918 in Springfield, MO USA
- Died November 26, 2002
Catcher James Acton played minor league ball from 1940 to 1942 and was a player/manager from 1946 to 1950. He led the 1948 Georgia-Alabama League with 14 homers and was the all-star catcher in 1947 for the Colonial League.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Joplin Miners | Western Association | 61-73 | 6th | New York Yankees | |
| 1947 | Waterbury Timers | Colonial League | 83-38 | 1st | none | Lost in 1st round |
| 1948 | LaGrange Troupers | Georgia-Alabama League | 54-72 | 7th (t) | New York Yankees | |
| 1949 | Greenville Bucks | Cotton States League | 72-67 | 5th | none | |
| 1950 | Visalia Cubs | California League | 65-75 | 5th | Chicago Cubs |
