George Blackburn
George W. Blackburn "Smiling George"
Born: September 21, 1869
Ozark, MO US
Deceased: December 29, 1938
Coaching Career: 1896-1908
George Blackburn compiled a record of 198 wins and 157 losses in his managing career with the Dallas Navigators, Dallas Defenders/Browns, Utica Pent-Ups, Natchez Indians, Pine Bluff Lumbermen, Topeka White Sox, Vicksburg Hill Billies and Vicksburg Hill Climbers. He began managing during the 1896 season and last managed during the 1908 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | TA | C | Dallas Navigators | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1897 | TA | C | Dallas Defenders/Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1898 | NYSL | Ind | Utica Pent-Ups | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1902 | CSL | D | Natchez Indians | 106 | 55 | 51 | .519 | |
| 1903 | CSL | D | Pine Bluff Lumbermen | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1904 | CSL | D | Natchez Indians | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1905 | WA | C | Topeka White Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1907 | CSL | D | Vicksburg Hill Billies | 134 | 77 | 57 | .575 | |
| 1908 | CSL | D | Vicksburg Hill Climbers | 115 | 66 | 49 | .574 | |
| Totals | 355 | 198 | 157 | .558 |
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