Jimmie DeShong
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James Brooklyn DeShong
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut April 12, 1932
- Final Game June 10, 1939
- Born November 30, 1909 in Harrisburg, PA USA
- Died October 16, 1993 in Lower Paxton Township, PA USA
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As his playing career wound down in 1941, DeShong managed the Allentown Wings. He then served as a non-playing manager for the Lincoln A's for the 1948, 1949, and 1950 seasons. In 1951, he managed the Cordele A's for the latter part of the season.
