Jimmy Burke
James Timothy Burke "Sunset Jimmy"
Born: October 12, 1874
St. Louis, MO US
Deceased: March 26, 1942
St. Louis, MO US
Coaching Career: 1905-1925
Jimmy Burke compiled a record of 771 wins and 751 losses in his managing career with the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Blues, Louisville Colonels, Indianapolis Indians, Fort Wayne Billikens, Fort Wayne Champs, St. Louis Browns, Tulsa Oilers and Toledo Mud Hens. He began managing during the 1905 season and last managed during the 1925 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | NL | Maj | St. Louis Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1906 | AA | A | Kansas City Blues | 148 | 69 | 79 | .466 | |
| 1907 | AA | A | Kansas City Blues | 154 | 78 | 76 | .506 | |
| 1908 | AA | A | Louisville Colonels | 153 | 88 | 65 | .575 | |
| 1910 | AA | A | Indianapolis Indians | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1910 | CL | B | Fort Wayne Billikens | 137 | 79 | 58 | .577 | |
| 1911 | AA | A | Indianapolis Indians | 166 | 78 | 88 | .470 | |
| 1912 | AA | AA | Indianapolis Indians | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1913 | CL | B | Fort Wayne Champs | 140 | 77 | 63 | .550 | |
| 1918 | AL | Maj | St. Louis Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1919 | AL | Maj | St. Louis Browns | 139 | 67 | 72 | .482 | |
| 1920 | AL | Maj | St. Louis Browns | 153 | 76 | 77 | .497 | |
| 1921 | WL | A | Tulsa Oilers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1924 | AA | AA | Toledo Mud Hens | 165 | 82 | 83 | .497 | |
| 1925 | AA | AA | Toledo Mud Hens | 167 | 77 | 90 | .461 | |
| Totals | 1522 | 771 | 751 | .507 |
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