Les Peden
Leslie Earl Peden "Gooch"
Born: September 17, 1923
Azle, TX US
Deceased: February 11, 2002
Jacksonville, FL US
Coaching Career: 1954-1978
Les Peden compiled a record of 653 wins and 686 losses in his managing career with the Des Moines Bruins, Little Rock Travelers, Shreveport Sports, Portland Beavers, Quincy Gems, Wenatchee Chiefs, Tacoma Cubs and Alexandria Dukes. He began managing during the 1954 season and last managed during the 1978 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WL | A | Des Moines Bruins | 154 | 88 | 66 | .571 | |
| 1955 | WL | A | Des Moines Bruins | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1958 | SA | AA | Little Rock Travelers | 154 | 74 | 80 | .481 | |
| 1959 | SA | AA | Shreveport Sports | 154 | 75 | 79 | .487 | |
| 1960 | SA | AA | Shreveport Sports | 153 | 86 | 67 | .562 | |
| 1961 | SA | AA | Shreveport Sports | 153 | 69 | 84 | .451 | |
| 1962 | PCL | AAA | Portland Beavers | 154 | 74 | 80 | .481 | |
| 1963 | PCL | AAA | Portland Beavers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1964 | MWL | A | Quincy Gems | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1965 | NWL | A | Wenatchee Chiefs | 136 | 66 | 70 | .485 | |
| 1966 | PCL | AAA | Tacoma Cubs | 148 | 63 | 85 | .426 | |
| 1978 | CL | A | Alexandria Dukes | 133 | 58 | 75 | .436 | |
| Totals | 1339 | 653 | 686 | .488 |
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