Len Cross
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Leonard E. Cross
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 215 lb.
- Born 1927
Third baseman Len Cross appeared in 13 games for the Atlanta Crackers in 1943. He then spent 1944-1945 in Class D leagues, 1947-1949 in class B leagues, and finished back at the D level in 1950-1953. Cross led the Tri-State League in 1948 with 29 HR and led the 1952 Mountain States League with 125 H (tied), 40 HR, and 125 RBI. His .357 average was .015 short of the triple crown.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Statesville Owls | North Carolina State League | 4th | none | Lost League Finals | replaced Kenneth Rhyne | |
| 1952 | Big Stone Gap Rebels | Mountain States League | 57-60 | 4th | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1953 | Forest City Owls | Tar Heel League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Robert "Boger" McGimsey |
