Rollie Hemsley
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Ralston Burdett Hemsley
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1928
- Final Game April 17, 1947
- Born June 24, 1907 in Syracuse, OH USA
- Died July 31, 1972 in Washington, DC USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Rollie Hemsley was a Philadelphia Athletics coach in 1954 and a member of the Washington Senators staff in 1961 and 1962. He was also twice named Minor League Manager of the Year by The Sporting News.
Rollie had a 19 year major league career as a player, starting with the 1928 Pirates and ending with the 1947 Phillies. Hemsley entered the Navy in August 1944 and was discharged in October 1945. He was an all star catcher five (5) times. He also played and coached in the Cuban Winter League.
He also was a role model for players with substance abuse problems.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 5-time AL All-Star (1935, 1936, 1939, 1940 & 1944)
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1943 (he did not play in the World Series)
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Nashville Vols | Southern Association | 95-57 | 1st | Chicago Cubs | League Champs | |
| 1950 | Columbus (OH) Red Birds | American Association | 84-69 | 3rd | St. Louis Cardinals | League Champs | |
| 1951 | Texas City Texans | Gulf Coast League | none | replaced by William Rogers | |||
| 1952 | Toledo Mud Hens / Charleston Senators | American Association | 46-107 | 8th | none | ||
| 1956 | Charlotte Hornets | South Atlantic League | 79-61 | 2nd | Washington Senators | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1963 | Indianapolis Indians | International League | 86-67 | 1st | Chicago White Sox | League Champs | |
| 1964 | Cedar Rapids Red Raiders | Midwest League | 51-69 | 6th | Cincinnati Reds | ||
| 1969 | Waterloo Hawks | Midwest League | 52-72 | 7th | Kansas City Royals |
