Marv Olson
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Marvin Clement Olson (Sparky)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 7", Weight 160 lb.
- School Luther College
- Debut September 13, 1931
- Final Game April 30, 1933
- Born May 28, 1907 in Gayville, SD USA
- Died February 5, 1998 in Tyndall, SD USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Olson scouted for the Minnesota Twins from the 60's into the 80's.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Chattanooga Lookouts | Southern Association | 66-86 | 7th | Washington Senators | |
| 1943 | Chattanooga Lookouts/Montgomery Rebels | Southern Association | 69-70 | 4th | Washington Senators | |
| 1946 | Jamestown Falcons | PONY League | 84-41 | 1st | Detroit Tigers | Lost League Finals |
| 1947 | Jamestown Falcons | PONY League | 87-39 | 1st | Detroit Tigers | League Champs |
| 1948 | Jamestown Falcons | PONY League | 74-52 | 2nd | Detroit Tigers | Lost League Finals |
| 1949 | Jamestown Falcons | PONY League | 78-48 | 2nd | Detroit Tigers | Lost in 1st round |
| 1950 | Butler Tigers | Middle Atlantic League | 67-49 | 2nd | Detroit Tigers | League Champs |
| 1951 | Davenport Tigers | Three-I League | 56-74 | 6th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 1952 | Davenport Tigers | Three-I League | 54-69 | 6th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 1954 | Montgomery Rebels | South Atlantic League | 68-72 | 5th | Detroit Tigers |
Olson also managed the Florida Instructional League team for the Kansas City Athletics in 1960.
