Zinn Beck
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Zinn Bertram Beck
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10½", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut September 14, 1913
- Final Game July 22, 1918
- Born September 30, 1885 in Steubenville, OH USA
- Died March 19, 1981 in West Palm Beach, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Zinn Beck was the regular third baseman for the 1914 St. Louis Cardinals. In 1915, he lost his regular job and became a backup. In 1916, at age 30, he backed up the 20-year-old Rogers Hornsby at third base. Beck hit .223 while Hornsby hit .313.
Beck was later the general manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts.
Beck scouted for the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins from 1948 until his passing at 95 years of age in 1981.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Columbia Comers | South Atlantic League | 76-44 | 1st | none League Champs | |
| 1921 | Columbia Comers | South Atlantic League | 95-53 | 1st | none League Champs | |
| 1922 | Columbia Comers | South Atlantic League | 72-59 | 3rd | none | |
| 1923 | Greenville Spinners | South Atlantic League | 77-65 | 3rd | ||
| 1924 | Greenville Spinners | South Atlantic League | 59-61 | 4th | none | |
| 1925 | Greenville Spinners | South Atlantic League | -- | -- | replaced by Pat Crawford | |
| 1927 | Portsmouth (VA) Truckers | Virginia League | 76-52 | 1st | none League Champs | |
| 1928 | Norfolk Tars | Virginia League | 26-13 | 1st | League disbanded on June 3 | |
| Selma Cloverleafs | Southeastern League | 6th | replaced Polly McLary | |||
| 1929 | Selma Cloverleafs | Southeastern League | 77-60 | 2nd | ||
| 1930 | Selma Cloverleafs | Southeastern League | 94-43 | 1st | none League Champs | |
| 1934 | Chattanooga Lookouts | Southern Association | -- | -- | replaced by Mule Shirley |
