Dick Carter
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 (1.8 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 1956–1958, 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
- ↑ The Associated Press, May 31, 1960
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
Preceded by Benny Bengough |
Philadelphia Phillies third base coach 1959–1960 |
Succeeded by Peanuts Lowrey |