Clay Hopper

Robert Clay Hopper
Born: October 3, 1902
Porterville, MS US
Deceased: April 17, 1976
Greenwood, MS US
Coaching Career: 1929-1956

Clay Hopper compiled a record of 1829 wins and 1591 losses in his managing career with the Laurel Cardinals, Greensboro Patriots, Scottdale Cardinals, Monroe Twins, Elmira Red Birds, Mobile Red Warriors, Springfield Senators, Greensburg Trojans, Greenwood Chiefs, Greensburg Red Wings, Springfield Cardinals, Columbus Red Birds, Houston Buffaloes, Mobile Bears, Montreal Royals, St. Paul Saints, Portland Beavers and Hollywood Stars. He began managing during the 1929 season and last managed during the 1956 campaign.

Houston Buffaloes

Montreal Royals

St. Paul Saints

Hollywood Stars

Coaching Record:

Season	League	Level	Team	G	W	L	W%
1929	CSL	D	Laurel Cardinals	122	59	63	.484
1930	PL	C	Greensboro Patriots	0	0	0	.000
1931	MAL	C	Scottdale Cardinals	133	78	55	.586
1932	CSL	D	Monroe Twins	0	0	0	.000
1932	NYPL	B	Elmira Red Birds	0	0	0	.000
1932	SL	B	Mobile Red Warriors	32	19	13	.594
1933	MVL	B	Springfield Senators	113	43	70	.381
1934	PSA	D	Greensburg Trojans	0	0	0	.000
1935	EDL	C	Greenwood Chiefs	136	52	84	.382
1936	PSA	D	Greensburg Red Wings	108	64	44	.593
1937	WL	A	Springfield Cardinals	143	76	67	.531
1938	WA	C	Springfield Cardinals	135	79	56	.585
1939	SAL	B	Columbus Red Birds	138	83	55	.601
1940	SAL	B	Columbus Red Birds	151	88	63	.583
1941	SAL	B	Columbus Red Birds	137	68	69	.496
1942	TL	A1	Houston Buffaloes	151	81	70	.536
1945	SA	A1	Mobile Bears	139	74	65	.532
1946	IL	AAA	Montreal Royals	154	100	54	.649
1947	IL	AAA	Montreal Royals	153	93	60	.608
1948	IL	AAA	Montreal Royals	153	94	59	.614
1949	IL	AAA	Montreal Royals	154	84	70	.545
1950	AA	AAA	St. Paul Saints	152	83	69	.546
1951	AA	AAA	St. Paul Saints	151	85	66	.563
1952	PCL	Open	Portland Beavers	180	92	88	.511
1953	PCL	Open	Portland Beavers	180	92	88	.511
1954	PCL	Open	Portland Beavers	165	71	94	.430
1955	PCL	Open	Portland Beavers	172	86	86	.500
1956	PCL	Open	Hollywood Stars	168	85	83	.506
Totals				3420	1829	1591	.535

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