Jimmy Payton
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Gwynne H. Payton
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Height 5' 7.5", Weight Unknown
- High School Norton County High School
- Born January 24, 1894 in Hedrick, IA USA
- Died November 18, 1955 in Norton, KS USA
BR minors page (as Jimmy Payton), BR minors page (as Jim Payton)
BR minors page (as G.H. "Jimmie" Payton), BR minors page (as G.H. Payton)
[edit] Biographical Information
In addition to managing in the minors, Jimmy Payton was a co-owner of the Topeka Senators in 1933-1934 and the Keokuk Indians in 1935. He also played in the minors from 1917-1928 as an infielder.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Salina Millers | Southwestern League | 72-55 | 1st | Lost League Finals | |
| 1926 | Salina Millers | Southwestern League | 76-41 | 1st | League Champs | |
| 1927 | Corpus Christi Seahawks | Texas Valley League | 63-56 | 2nd | League Champs | |
| 1928 | Independence Producers | Western Association | 66-67 | 4th | Lost League Finals | |
| 1929 | Topeka Jayhawks | Western League | 75-85 | 6th | none | |
| 1930 | Pueblo Braves | Western League | 75-75 | 5th | none | |
| 1931 | Pueblo Braves | Western League | -- | -- | replaced by Walter Smallwood | |
| 1932 | Wichita Aviators | Western League | 63-86 | 6th | ||
| 1935 | Keokuk Indians | Western League | 49-66 | 6th | ||
| 1941 | Salina Millers | Western Association | -- | -- | replaced Red Rollings replaced by John Fitzpatrick June 16 | |
| 1942 | Oklahoma City Indians | Texas League | -- | -- | replaced Homer Peel replaced by John Kroner |
