Sam Agnew
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Samuel Lester Agnew (Slam)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 10, 1913
- Final Game September 28, 1919
- Born April 12, 1887 in Farmington, MO USA
- Died July 19, 1951 in Sonoma, CA USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
One site calls Sam Agnew the San Francisco Seals' greatest catcher. He and Archie Yelle were minor league teammates from 1920-26.
Agnew was the brother of minor league catcher and manager Troy Agnew.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the Boston Red Sox (1916 & 1918; he did not play in the 1916 World Series)
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | San Diego Aces | California State League | none | ||||
| 1930 | Augusta Wolves | South Atlantic League | none | Replaced by Odie Strain | |||
| 1937 | Palatka Azaleas | Florida State League | New York Yankees | Replaced by Shaw Buck | |||
| 1938 | Augusta Tigers | South Atlantic League | 74-66 | 4th | New York Yankees | Lost in first round |
