Earl Wolgamot
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Clinton Earl Wolgamot was a minor league baseball catcher and manager.
Wolgamot began his playing career in 1919 and played until 1938. Though statistical information is incomplete, it is known that he played in at least 909 games and collected at least 716 career hits. As well, he hit at least 36 home runs, 144 doubles and 27 triples.
He is perhaps most notable for his managerial career. He first managed in 1929, skippering the Terre Haute Tots - he led them until 1930. In 1934, he managed for the Grand Rapids Tigers, Monessen Indians and Zanesville Grays. After taking over the Grays partway through the season, he led them to a league championship. He managed the Grays until 1936, leading them to another league championship in his final year with the team. He moved onto the Springfield Indians in 1937 and managed them until 1939, leading them to the playoffs each year. From 1940 to 1942, he managed the Wilkes-Barre Barons
, leading them to the playoffs twice. In 1943 he managed the Batavia Clippers, in 1944 and 1945 he managed the Springfield Giants
(leading them to the playoffs both times), in 1947 he managed the Trenton Giants and in 1948 he managed the Fort Smith Giants.
He managed future Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Lemon
.
He also coached for the Cleveland Indians
from 1931 to 1935.
Wolgamot began his playing career in 1919 and played until 1938. Though statistical information is incomplete, it is known that he played in at least 909 games and collected at least 716 career hits. As well, he hit at least 36 home runs, 144 doubles and 27 triples.
He is perhaps most notable for his managerial career. He first managed in 1929, skippering the Terre Haute Tots - he led them until 1930. In 1934, he managed for the Grand Rapids Tigers, Monessen Indians and Zanesville Grays. After taking over the Grays partway through the season, he led them to a league championship. He managed the Grays until 1936, leading them to another league championship in his final year with the team. He moved onto the Springfield Indians in 1937 and managed them until 1939, leading them to the playoffs each year. From 1940 to 1942, he managed the Wilkes-Barre Barons
Wilkes-Barre Barons (baseball)
The Wilkes-Barre Barons were a minor league team that existed on and off from 1888 to 1955. They began in the Central League in 1888, but the league disbanded after that season. Their next incarnation came about in 1905, when they began playing in the New York State League. They played in that...
, leading them to the playoffs twice. In 1943 he managed the Batavia Clippers, in 1944 and 1945 he managed the Springfield Giants
Springfield Giants
From 1957 through 1965, the Springfield Giants were the Single-A and Double-A baseball team affiliate of the New York/San Francisco Giants in the Eastern League...
(leading them to the playoffs both times), in 1947 he managed the Trenton Giants and in 1948 he managed the Fort Smith Giants.
He managed future Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Lemon
Bob Lemon
Robert Granville Lemon was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976....
.
He also coached for the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
from 1931 to 1935.