Jim Keesey
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James Ward Keesey
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut September 6, 1925
- Final Game June 25, 1930
- Born October 27, 1902* in Perryville, MD USA
- Died September 5, 1951 in Boise, ID USA
* "Baseball Necrology" lists year of birth as 1903 (pg 210).
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Keesey scouted for the Chicago Cubs (1948-1949) and Cincinnati Reds (1950-1951).
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Oklahoma City Indians | Texas League | 101-58 | 1st | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1938 | Oklahoma City Indians | Texas League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Jack Fitzpatrick | |
| 1939 | Portsmouth Cubs | Piedmont League | 66-71 | 5th (t) | Philadelphia Phillies | ||
| 1940 | Oklahoma City Indians | Texas League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Rogers Hornsby | |
| 1941 | Boise Pilots | Pioneer League | 81-49 | 1st | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1942 | Boise Pilots | Pioneer League | 68-51 | 2nd | none | Lost League Finals | |
| 1946 | Ogden Reds | Pioneer League | 68-59 | 3rd | Cincinnati Reds | ||
| 1947 | Des Moines Bruins | Western League | 75-52 | 2nd | Chicago Cubs | Lost in 1st round |
