Charlie Root
Charles Henry Root "Chinski"
Born: March 17, 1899
Middletown, OH US
Deceased: November 5, 1970
Hollister, CA US
Coaching Career: 1943-1954
Charlie Root compiled a record of 486 wins and 558 losses in his managing career with the Hollywood Stars, Columbus Red Birds, Billings Mustangs, Des Moines Bruins and Eau Claire Braves. He began managing during the 1943 season and last managed during the 1954 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | PCL | AA | Hollywood Stars | 155 | 73 | 82 | .471 | |
| 1944 | PCL | AA | Hollywood Stars | 169 | 83 | 86 | .491 | |
| 1945 | AA | AA | Columbus Red Birds | 153 | 63 | 90 | .412 | |
| 1946 | AA | AAA | Columbus Red Birds | 154 | 64 | 90 | .416 | |
| 1948 | PL | C | Billings Mustangs | 125 | 48 | 77 | .384 | |
| 1950 | WL | A | Des Moines Bruins | 154 | 84 | 70 | .545 | |
| 1954 | NL | C | Eau Claire Braves | 134 | 71 | 63 | .530 | |
| Totals | 1044 | 486 | 558 | .466 |
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