| Dick Carter | |
|---|---|
| Coach | |
| Born: August 31, 1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| Died: September 11, 1969 (aged 53) Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Teams | |
Richard Joseph Carter (August 31, 1916 – September 11, 1969)[1] was an American professional baseball pitcher, outfielder, coach, and manager. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a graduate of Olney High School.[2] He threw and batted right-handed, stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall and weighed 190 pounds (86 kg).[3]
Carter's minor league playing career occurred during the World War II manpower shortage, and immediately after the war as a playing manager. He spent 1959 and part of 1960 in Major League Baseball as a coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, resigning on May 30, 1960, because of poor health.[4]
Carter managed in the Phils' minor league system from 1947–52 and 1956–58, and also served as a scout for the team. His 1956 Schenectady Blue Jays won the championship of the Class A Eastern League.
He died in Ocean City, New Jersey, at the age of 53.
References
- ^ Retrosheet
- ^ Baseball Digest, April 1999, page 7
- ^ Baseball Reference
- ^ Newspaper article[permanent dead link], The Associated Press, May 31, 1960
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Coach's page from Retrosheet
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