Marv Owen
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Marvin James Owen (Freck)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 175 lb.
- School Santa Clara University
- Debut April 16, 1931
- Final Game August 2, 1940
- Born March 22, 1906 in Agnew, CA USA
- Died June 22, 1991 in Mountain View, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
After managing in the minors for over 10 years, Marv Owen would scout for the Detroit Tigers into the early 70's.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1932 MVP International League Toronto Maple Leafs & Newark Bears
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1936)
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1935
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Portland Beavers | Pacific Coast League | 87-82 | 2nd | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1945 | Portland Beavers | Pacific Coast League | 112-68 | 1st | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1946 | Portland Beavers | Pacific Coast League | 74-109 | 7th (t) | none | ||
| 1947 | San Jose Red Sox | California League | 79-61 | 3rd | Boston Red Sox | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1948 | San Jose Red Sox | California League | 64-76 | 7th | Boston Red Sox | ||
| 1949 | San Jose Red Sox | California League | 76-64 | 4th | Boston Red Sox | League Champs | |
| 1950 | San Jose Red Sox | California League | 78-62 | 4th | Boston Red Sox | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1951 | San Jose Red Sox | California League | 80-67 | 2nd | Boston Red Sox | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1952 | Davenport Tigers | Three-I League | 54-69 | 6th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1953 | Durham Bulls | Carolina League | 64-75 | 7th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1954 | Valdosta Tigers | Georgia-Florida League | 29-52 | -- | Detroit Tigers | replaced by Stan Wasiak (39-28) |
