William Cope
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William Eugene Cope
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
- Born ~1925
[edit] Biographical Information
Shortstop William Cope played minor league baseball from 1948 to 1954, all in the New York Yankees chain. He reached AAA for a short time in 1951. Cope spent the last three seasons as a player/manager in the lower minors, guiding his team to the league finals all three years.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | McAlester Rockets | Sooner State League | 87-53 | 1st | New York Yankees | League Champs |
| 1953 | McAlester Rockets | Sooner State League | 83-56 | 4th | New York Yankees | League Champs |
| 1954 | St. Joseph Saints | Western Association | 82-57 | 3rd | New York Yankees | Lost League Finals |
