Jim Napier
James Carol Napier
Born: August 2, 1938
Wasco, CA US
Deceased: February 11, 2018
Coaching Career: 1973-1986
Jim Napier compiled a record of 743 wins and 773 losses in his managing career with the Knoxville Sox, Appleton Foxes, Quad Cities Cubs, Iowa Cubs and Maine Guides. He began managing during the 1973 season and last managed during the 1986 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SL | AA | Knoxville Sox | 139 | 70 | 69 | .504 | |
| 1974 | SL | AA | Knoxville Sox | 135 | 72 | 63 | .533 | |
| 1975 | SL | AA | Knoxville Sox | 138 | 63 | 75 | .457 | |
| 1976 | MWL | A | Appleton Foxes | 130 | 56 | 74 | .431 | |
| 1977 | SL | AA | Knoxville Sox | 137 | 50 | 87 | .365 | |
| 1979 | MWL | A | Quad Cities Cubs | 133 | 77 | 56 | .579 | |
| 1980 | MWL | A | Quad Cities Cubs | 139 | 74 | 65 | .532 | |
| 1982 | AA | AAA | Iowa Cubs | 135 | 73 | 62 | .541 | |
| 1983 | AA | AAA | Iowa Cubs | 136 | 70 | 66 | .515 | |
| 1984 | AA | AAA | Iowa Cubs | 154 | 80 | 74 | .519 | |
| 1986 | IL | AAA | Maine Guides | 140 | 58 | 82 | .414 | |
| Totals | 1516 | 743 | 773 | .490 |
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