Jean Dubuc
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Jean Joseph Octave Arthur Dubuc (Chauncey)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10½", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Notre Dame, Saint Michael's College
- Debut June 25, 1908
- Final Game September 26, 1919
- Born September 15, 1888 in St. Johnsbury, VT USA
- Died August 28, 1958 in Fort Myers, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Though born in Vermont, Jean Dubuc was raised in Fall River, MA. He honed his baseball skills at South Park of that mill city. He went on to play for Notre Dame and lost but one game as their star pitcher for three years.
His major league career consisted of time with Cincinnati, Detroit, Boston (where he was on the World Series Team of 1918), and New York (National League). He was contacted by Bill Burns, one of the alleged "riggers" of the 1919 World Series and was alleged to be told how to bet on the games. He was called before the Grand Jury to testify. Many people thought he was banned from baseball for this, but he never was. He was released by his team and went to Montreal, QC, thus escaping notice by the commissioner.
He spent several years as a minor league manager before returning to New England to coach the New Bedford Whalers team in the New England League. He then went on to Brown University to coach baseball there in the late 1930s.
As a scout, Jean signed such players as Hank Greenberg, Birdie Tebbetts and Gene Desautels. Jean is better know in Southeastern New England as one of the founding fathers of hockey in that area. He was director of the Providence Reds for several years. Under his guidence the Reds won the American League playoffs 12 years in a row.
At the time of his death he was a salesman for an ink company.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1912, 1913 & 1915)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1912-1915)
- Won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 1918
