Johnny Vander Meer
John Samuel Vander Meer "The Dutch Master; Double No-Hit"
Born: November 2, 1914
Prospect Park, NJ US
Deceased: October 6, 1997
Tampa, FL US
Coaching Career: 1953-1962
Johnny Vander Meer compiled a record of 642 wins and 564 losses in his managing career with the Burlington Flints, Colonial Heights-Petersburg Colts, Daytona Beach Islanders, Douglas Reds, Palatka Redlegs, Topeka Hawks, Topeka Reds, Tampa Tarpons and Syracuse Chiefs. He began managing during the 1953 season and last managed during the 1962 campaign.
Coaching Record:
Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1953 | IIIL | B | Burlington Flints | 128 | 49 | 79 | .383 | |
1954 | PL | B | Colonial Heights-Petersburg Colts | 140 | 62 | 78 | .443 | |
1955 | FSL | D | Daytona Beach Islanders | 140 | 77 | 63 | .550 | |
1956 | GSL | D | Douglas Reds | 120 | 77 | 43 | .642 | |
1957 | FSL | D | Palatka Redlegs | 140 | 78 | 62 | .557 | |
1958 | FSL | D | Palatka Redlegs | 141 | 76 | 65 | .539 | |
1959 | IIIL | B | Topeka Hawks | 125 | 69 | 56 | .552 | |
1960 | IIIL | B | Topeka Reds | 138 | 64 | 74 | .464 | |
1961 | FSL | D | Tampa Tarpons | 134 | 90 | 44 | .672 | |
1962 | IL | AAA | Syracuse Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
1962 | FSL | D | Tampa Tarpons | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
Totals | 1206 | 642 | 564 | .532 |
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