Ben Shelton
Ben Shelton "Prince Ben"
Born: December 30, 1878
Brooksville, AL US
Deceased: January 5, 1945
Terrell, TX US
Coaching Career: 1904-1909
Ben Shelton compiled a record of 199 wins and 195 losses in his managing career with the Galveston Sand Crabs, Temple Boll Weevils, Cleburne Railroaders, Houston Buffaloes and Waco Navigators. He began managing during the 1904 season and last managed during the 1909 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | STL | C | Galveston Sand Crabs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1904 | TL | D | Galveston Sand Crabs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1905 | STL | C | Temple Boll Weevils | 130 | 71 | 59 | .546 | |
| 1905 | TL | D | Temple Boll Weevils | 130 | 71 | 59 | .546 | |
| 1906 | STL | C | Cleburne Railroaders | 126 | 77 | 49 | .611 | |
| 1906 | TL | D | Cleburne Railroaders | 126 | 77 | 49 | .611 | |
| 1907 | TL | C | Temple Boll Weevils | 138 | 51 | 87 | .370 | |
| 1908 | TL | C | Houston Buffaloes | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1909 | TL | C | Waco Navigators | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 394 | 199 | 195 | .505 |
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