Harry Walker
Harry William Walker "Harry The Hat"
Born: September 22, 1918
Pascagoula, MS US
Deceased: August 8, 1999
Birmingham, AL US
Coaching Career: 1951-1972
Harry Walker compiled a record of 1183 wins and 1008 losses in his managing career with the Columbus Red Birds, Rochester Red Wings, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Buffalos, Atlanta Crackers, Jacksonville Suns, Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros. He began managing during the 1951 season and last managed during the 1972 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | AA | AAA | Columbus Red Birds | 154 | 53 | 101 | .344 | |
| 1952 | IL | AAA | Rochester Red Wings | 154 | 80 | 74 | .519 | |
| 1953 | IL | AAA | Rochester Red Wings | 154 | 97 | 57 | .630 | |
| 1954 | IL | AAA | Rochester Red Wings | 154 | 86 | 68 | .558 | |
| 1955 | NL | Maj | St. Louis Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1955 | IL | AAA | Rochester Red Wings | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1956 | TL | AA | Houston Buffalos | 154 | 96 | 58 | .623 | |
| 1957 | TL | AA | Houston Buffalos | 154 | 97 | 57 | .630 | |
| 1958 | TL | AA | Houston Buffalos | 153 | 79 | 74 | .516 | |
| 1963 | IL | AAA | Atlanta Crackers | 153 | 85 | 68 | .556 | |
| 1964 | IL | AAA | Jacksonville Suns | 151 | 89 | 62 | .589 | |
| 1965 | NL | Maj | Pittsburgh Pirates | 162 | 90 | 72 | .556 | |
| 1966 | NL | Maj | Pittsburgh Pirates | 162 | 92 | 70 | .568 | |
| 1967 | NL | Maj | Pittsburgh Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1968 | NL | Maj | Houston Astros | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1969 | NL | Maj | Houston Astros | 162 | 81 | 81 | .500 | |
| 1970 | NL | Maj | Houston Astros | 162 | 79 | 83 | .488 | |
| 1971 | NL | Maj | Houston Astros | 162 | 79 | 83 | .488 | |
| 1972 | NL | Maj | Houston Astros | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 2191 | 1183 | 1008 | .540 |
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