Ernie Jenkins
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Ernest Lafayette Jenkins (Lefty)
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 5' 8", Weight 160 lb.
- Born December 26, 1906 in Gastonia, NC USA
- Died February 12, 1978 in California USA
[edit] Biographical information
Lefthander Ernie "Lefty" Jenkins pitched in the minor leagues from 1930 to 1941, with one appearance in 1946. In 1935 with the Bassett Furnituremakers, he went 21-9 in 44 appearances - he went 77-51 overall.
As a manager, Jenkins had a very successful run in the New York Yankees chain from 1935 to 1939.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Bassett Furnituremakers | Bi-State League | 68-47 | 3rd | New York Yankees | Lost League Finals | |
| 1936 | Bassett Furnituremakers | Bi-State League | 74-43 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs | |
| 1937 | Butler Yankees | Pennsylvania State Association | 62-35 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs | |
| 1938 | Butler Yankees | Pennsylvania State Association | 55-43 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs | |
| 1939 | Augusta Tigers | South Atlantic League | 83-56 | 2nd | New York Yankees | League Champs | |
| 1940 | Utica Braves | Canadian-American League | 69-56 | 4th | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1941 | Augusta Tigers | South Atlantic League | -- | Detroit Tigers | -- | replaced by Alton Biggs July 6 | |
| 1948 | Augusta Tigers | South Atlantic League | 7th | New York Yankees | replaced Mike Garbark June 24 | ||
| 1950 | St. Augustine Saints | Florida State League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Lyle Judy June 9 |
