Red Treadwell
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George E. Treadwell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 155 lb.
- Died July 24, 1948 near St. Paul, MN USA
Catcher George "Red" Treadwell began his pro career with the Rock Island Islanders in 1927. Treadwell may heve been on the roster of the 1930 Boston Braves at the end of the season [1]. He managed in the minors from 1936 to 1948, mostly in the Northern League.
During World War II, Treadwell served in the Seabees.
On July 24, 1948, Treadwell was driving the Duluth Dukes' team bus from Eau Claire, WI to St. Cloud, MN near St. Paul, MN when the bus hit a truck. Treadwell, four players, and the driver of the truck were killed.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Superior Blues | Northern League | 59-63 | 6th | none | ||
| 1937 | Superior Blues | Northern League | 48-69 | 7th | St. Louis Browns | ||
| 1938 | Superior Blues | Northern League | 78-36 | 1st | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1939 | Superior Blues | Northern League | 54-59 | 5th | Brooklyn Dodgers | ||
| 1940 | Johnstown Johnnies | Pennsylvania State Association | 65-44 | 1st (t) | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1941 | Johnstown Johnnies | Pennsylvania State Association | 70-39 | 1st | Brooklyn Dodgers | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1943 | Superior Bays | Twin Ports League | -- | none | -- | replaced by John Schroeder | |
| 1946 | Superior Blues | Northern League | 3rd | Chicago White Sox | Lost in 1st round | replaced Fred Hensley in August | |
| 1947 | Superior Blues | Northern League | 46-68 | 6th | Chicago White Sox | ||
| 1948 | Duluth Dukes | Northern League | -- | St. Louis Cardinals | -- | replaced by Theodore Madjeski July 25 |
