Bill Donovan

William Edward Donovan "Wild Bill"
Born: October 13, 1876
Lawrence, MA US
Deceased: December 9, 1923
Forsyth, NY US
Coaching Career: 1912-1923

Bill Donovan compiled a record of 692 wins and 676 losses in his managing career with the Providence Grays, New York Yankees, Jersey City Skeeters, Jersey City Colts, Philadelphia Phillies, New Haven Indians/Profs and New Haven Profs. He began managing during the 1912 season and last managed during the 1923 campaign.

Coaching Record:

Season	League	Level	Team	G	W	L	W%
1912	IL	AA	Providence Grays	0	0	0	.000
1913	IL	AA	Providence Grays	149	69	80	.463
1914	IL	AA	Providence Grays	154	95	59	.617
1915	AL	Maj	New York Yankees	152	69	83	.454
1916	AL	Maj	New York Yankees	154	80	74	.519
1917	AL	Maj	New York Yankees	153	71	82	.464
1919	IL	AA	Jersey City Skeeters	149	56	93	.376
1920	IL	AA	Jersey City Colts	153	62	91	.405
1921	NL	Maj	Philadelphia Phillies	0	0	0	.000
1922	EL	A	New Haven Indians/Profs	151	100	51	.662
1923	EL	A	New Haven Profs	153	90	63	.588
Totals				1368	692	676	.506

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