Rube Dessau
From BR Bullpen
Frank Rolland Dessau
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 22, 1907
- Final Game October 12, 1910
- Born March 29, 1883 in New Galilee, PA USA
- Died May 6, 1952 in York, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Rube Dessau won 15 and 18 games for the Baltimore Orioles in 1908 and 1909 respectively. He later was 21-11 for the Elmira Colonels in 1915 for his only 20 win season.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | York White Roses | New York-Penn League | 73-51 | 2nd | none | |
| 1924 | York White Roses | New York-Penn League | 80-48 | 2nd | none | |
| 1925 | York White Roses | New York-Penn League | 77-55 | 1st (t) | League Champs | |
| 1926 | York White Roses | New York-Penn League | 79-57 | 2nd | none | |
| 1927 | York White Roses | New York-Penn League | -- | -- | replaced by Johnny Tillman | |
| 1928 | Decatur Commodores | Three-I League | 81-49 | 1st | League Champs | |
| 1929 | Decatur Commodores | Three-I League | 81-57 | 2nd | none | |
| 1930 | Decatur Commodores | Three-I League | 77-59 | 3rd | ||
| 1931 | Decatur Commodores | Three-I League | 64-57 | 4th | ||
| 1932 | Springfield Senators | Three-I League | 32-37 | 4th | Team disbanded July 12 | |
| York White Roses | New York-Penn League | 3rd | none | replaced Russ Wrightstone | ||
| 1933 | York White Roses | New York-Penn League | 59-78 | 8th | none |
