Luke Appling
Lucius Benjamin Appling "Old Aches and Pains; Luscious Luke"
Born: April 2, 1907
High Point, NC US
Deceased: January 3, 1991
Cumming, GA US
Coaching Career: 1951-1967
Luke Appling compiled a record of 530 wins and 540 losses in his managing career with the Memphis Chicks, Richmond Virginians, Indianapolis Indians and Kansas City Athletics. He began managing during the 1951 season and last managed during the 1967 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | SA | AA | Memphis Chicks | 154 | 79 | 75 | .513 | |
| 1952 | SA | AA | Memphis Chicks | 155 | 81 | 74 | .523 | |
| 1953 | SA | AA | Memphis Chicks | 154 | 87 | 67 | .565 | |
| 1954 | IL | AAA | Richmond Virginians | 154 | 60 | 94 | .390 | |
| 1955 | IL | AAA | Richmond Virginians | 153 | 58 | 95 | .379 | |
| 1959 | SA | AA | Memphis Chicks | 153 | 76 | 77 | .497 | |
| 1962 | AA | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | 147 | 89 | 58 | .605 | |
| 1967 | AL | Maj | Kansas City Athletics | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 1070 | 530 | 540 | .495 |
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