Billy Smith
William Reid Smith
Born: September 11, 1926
Kannapolis, NC US
Deceased: October 10, 2013
Asheville, NC US
Coaching Career: 1952-1975
Billy Smith compiled a record of 484 wins and 454 losses in his managing career with the Marion Marauders, Boise Braves, Williamsport Astros and Covington Astros. He began managing during the 1952 season and last managed during the 1975 campaign.
Coaching Record:
Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1952 | WCL | D | Marion Marauders | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
1958 | PL | C | Boise Braves | 130 | 76 | 54 | .585 | |
1959 | PL | C | Boise Braves | 128 | 81 | 47 | .633 | |
1960 | PL | C | Boise Braves | 130 | 78 | 52 | .600 | |
1963 | PL | A | Boise Braves | 130 | 48 | 82 | .369 | |
1969 | NYPL | Short Season A | Williamsport Astros | 75 | 39 | 36 | .520 | |
1971 | AL | R | Covington Astros | 68 | 33 | 35 | .485 | |
1972 | AL | R | Covington Astros | 70 | 41 | 29 | .586 | |
1973 | AL | R | Covington Astros | 69 | 21 | 48 | .304 | |
1974 | AL | R | Covington Astros | 69 | 32 | 37 | .464 | |
1975 | AL | R | Covington Astros | 69 | 35 | 34 | .507 | |
Totals | 938 | 484 | 454 | .516 |
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