Mel Simons
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Melbern Ellis Simons (Butch)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut April 14, 1931
- Final Game April 20, 1932
- Born July 1, 1900 in Carlyle, IL USA
- Died November 10, 1974 in Paducah, KY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder Mel Simons played minor league baseball from 1924 to 1942, collecting 3,031 hits, 482 2B, 273 SB, and a .329 average. He led the American Association in hits in 1930 (248) and 1936 (220) and in 2B in 1930 (49).
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Meridian Scrappers | Southeastern League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Harry Hughes | |
| 1940 | St. Hyacinthe Saints | Quebec Provincial League | 48-30 | 1st | none | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1941 | Paducah Indians | KITTY League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Floyd Perryman | |
| Bowling Green Barons | KITTY League | 7th | none | replaced Otto Bluege | |||
| 1942 | Quebec Athletics | Canadian-American League | -- | none | -- | replaced by Roland Gladu | |
| 1955 | Fulton Lookouts | KITTY League | -- | Washington Senators | -- | replaced James Swiggett July 3 replaced by Robert Harmon July 15 |
