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Turkey Gross
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Ewell Gross
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut April 14, 1925
- Final Game April 28, 1925
- Born February 21, 1896 in Mesquite, TX USA
- Died January 11, 1936 in Dallas, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ewell "Turkey" Gross played nine games for the 1925 Boston Red Sox. In his first major league at-bat, he was hit by a pitch thrown by Lefty Grove, and he also hit a triple in the same game. He batted sixth in the lineup.
He is remembered for getting 755 hits in the early 1920's in the Texas League. Source: Texas League website Texas League.
In the 1930's he managed in the East Texas League.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Dallas Steers | Texas League | 5th | none | replaced Snipe Conley | |
| 1928 | Paris Colts | Lone Star League | 6th | replaced Abe Bowman | ||
| 1931 | Kilgore Gushers | East Texas League | 1-3 | 3rd (t) | League disbanded May 7 |
