Joe Becker
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Joseph Edward Becker
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut May 10, 1936
- Final Game September 14, 1937
- Born June 25, 1908 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died January 11, 1998 in Sunset Hills, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Joe Becker played two seasons for the Cleveland Indians and several more in the minor leagues. After serving in the Navy during World War II, missing 1944-1945, he managed in the minors for several years. He went on to serve as a pitching coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Seaford Eagles | Eastern Shore League | -- | none | -- | replaced Walter Youse | |
| 1947 | Sioux City Soos | Western League | 81-49 | 1st | New York Giants | Lost League Finals | |
| 1948 | Sioux City Soos | Western League | 69-68 | 4th | New York Giants | League Champs | |
| 1949 | Jersey City Giants | International League | 83-71 | 4th | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1950 | Jersey City Giants | International League | 81-70 | 4th | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1951 | Toronto Maple Leafs | International League | 77-76 | 5th | St. Louis Browns | ||
| 1952 | Toronto Maple Leafs | International League | 44-44 | -- | St. Louis Browns | -- | replaced by Burleigh Grimes (34-32) |
| 1953 | Charleston Senators | American Association | 60-94 | 8th | Chicago White Sox | ||
| 1954 | Charleston Senators | American Association | 59-94 | 8th | Chicago White Sox |
