Lew Bekeza
Lewis A. Bekeza
Born: August 14, 1917
Deceased: August 20, 2004
Coaching Career: 1946-1954
Lew Bekeza compiled a record of 475 wins and 393 losses in his managing career with the Elizabethton Betsy Cubs, Janesville Cubs, Marion Cubs, Centralia Cubs, Centralia Sterlings, Centralia Zeros, Yuma Panthers and Mount Vernon Kings. He began managing during the 1946 season and last managed during the 1954 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | AL | D | Elizabethton Betsy Cubs | 125 | 68 | 57 | .544 | |
| 1947 | AL | D | Elizabethton Betsy Cubs | 126 | 62 | 64 | .492 | |
| 1948 | WSL | D | Janesville Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1948 | OOL | D | Marion Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1949 | MOVL | D | Centralia Cubs | 118 | 74 | 44 | .627 | |
| 1950 | MOVL | D | Centralia Sterlings | 123 | 83 | 40 | .675 | |
| 1951 | MOVL | D | Centralia Zeros | 120 | 69 | 51 | .575 | |
| 1952 | SIL | C | Yuma Panthers | 130 | 62 | 68 | .477 | |
| 1954 | MOVL | D | Mount Vernon Kings | 126 | 57 | 69 | .452 | |
| Totals | 868 | 475 | 393 | .547 |
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