Jake Flowers

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Jake Flowers
Second Baseman/Shortstop
Born: March 16, 1902
Died: December 27, 1962 (aged 60)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 1923
for the St. Louis Cardinals
Final game
August 2, 1934
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Batting average     .256
Home runs     16
Runs batted in     201
Teams
Career highlights and awards

D'Arcy Raymond Flowers (March 16, 1902 in Cambridge, MassachusettsDecember 27, 1962 in Clearwater, Florida), is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop and second base from 1923-1934. He attended Washington College.

He played in the 1926 World Series and the 1931 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. After his playing career ended, he managed in the Eastern Shore League from 1937-1939, was a coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1940-1945 and the Boston Braves in 1946. He was GM of the Milwaukee Brewers from 1947-1950 and then a Cleveland Indians coach in 1951 & 1952.


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