Johnny Evers

John Joseph Evers (Crab or Trojan)

Position: Second Baseman
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 9", Weight: 125 lb.

Born: July 21, 1881 in Troy, NY
Debut: September 1, 1902 (Age 21)
Final Game: October 6, 1929 (Age 48)
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Player in 1946. Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1947.
View Johnny Evers Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: March 28, 1947 in Albany, NY
Buried: St. Mary Cemetery, Troy, NY
Relatives: Brother of Joe Evers and Nephew of Tom Evers
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1913	31	Chicago Cubs	NL		155	88	65	.575	3	Player/Manager

2	1921	39	Chicago Cubs	NL	1st of 2	96	41	55	.427	7

3	1924	42	Chicago White Sox	AL	1st of 4	21	10	11	.476	6
4	1924	42	Chicago White Sox	AL	4th of 4	103	41	61	.402	8
			Chicago Cubs		2 years	251	129	120	.518	5.0
			Chicago White Sox		1 year	124	51	72	.415	7.0
					3 years	375	180	192	.484	6.0

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