Paul Campbell
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Paul McLaughlin Campbell
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 10", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 15, 1941
- Final Game May 14, 1950
- Born September 1, 1917 in Paw Creek, NC USA
- Died June 22, 2006 in Charlotte, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, Paul Campbell managed in the minors from 1952 to 1954. He was the GM of the Wilson Tobs in 1956 and Louisville Colonels in 1957, then president of Louisville in 1958. Campbell was then an area scouting supervisor for the Cincinnati Reds in Virginia and the Carolinas from 1959 to 1964 and was responsible for the signing of Tommy Helms. Starting in 1965, he was the Reds' traveling secretary.
While playing for the Montreal Royals in 1941, Campbell set a possible O.B. record by starting 26 double plays as a firstbaseman.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Williamsport Tigers | Eastern League | 48-90 | 8th | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1953 | Little Rock Travelers | Southern Association | 66-87 | 7th (t) | Detroit Tigers | ||
| 1954 | Hagerstown Packets | Piedmont League | -- | Washington Senators | -- | replaced by Zeke Bonura July 12 |
