janduscframe
08-27-2006, 10:34 AM
I'm best known as a former major league GM. My playing career was unique in that I played my first season in the majors at age 18. I played my second season in the majors at age 30. That was it... Who am I?
Honus Wagner
08-27-2006, 12:21 PM
stumped, i'm thinking that this happened in the 40's
charlie fox and al campanis both played 1 year only
janduscframe
08-27-2006, 03:19 PM
For what it's worth, he really wasn't much of a GM either..
Honus Wagner
08-27-2006, 04:37 PM
Got it!!!
Jim Baumer
James Sloan Baumer
Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
Debut September 14, 1949
Final Game April 27, 1961
Born January 29, 1931 in Tulsa, OK
Died July 8, 1996 in Paoli, PA
1949 Chisox, 1961 Cincy Reds
GM Milwaukee Brewers 1975-1977
Highlights: signed Hank Aaron to DH, gave Harvey Kuenn 1st chance to manage after firing Del Crandall
HM: Cyril Slapnicka...2 season in MLB, 1911 and 1918...GM of Indians 1935-1941