Hank Gowdy

Henry Morgan Gowdy

Positions: Catcher and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 182 lb.

Born: August 24, 1889 in Columbus, OH
High School: North HS (Columbus, OH)
Debut: September 13, 1910 (Age 21)
Final Game: August 29, 1930 (Age 41)
Died: August 1, 1966 in Columbus, OH
Buried: Union Cemetery, Columbus, OH
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1946	56	Cincinnati Reds	NL	2nd of 2	4	3	1	.750	6

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