Mayo Smith
Edward Mayo Smith
Born: January 17, 1915
New London, MO US
Deceased: November 24, 1977
Boynton Beach, FL US
Coaching Career: 1949-1970
Mayo Smith compiled a record of 1063 wins and 898 losses in his managing career with the Amsterdam Rugmakers, Norfolk Tars, Birmingham Barons, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Redlegs and Detroit Tigers. He began managing during the 1949 season and last managed during the 1970 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | CCL | C | Amsterdam Rugmakers | 138 | 67 | 71 | .486 | |
| 1950 | CCL | C | Amsterdam Rugmakers | 137 | 72 | 65 | .526 | |
| 1951 | PL | B | Norfolk Tars | 139 | 81 | 58 | .583 | |
| 1952 | PL | B | Norfolk Tars | 132 | 96 | 36 | .727 | |
| 1953 | SA | AA | Birmingham Barons | 154 | 78 | 76 | .506 | |
| 1954 | SA | AA | Birmingham Barons | 151 | 81 | 70 | .536 | |
| 1955 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 154 | 77 | 77 | .500 | |
| 1956 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 154 | 71 | 83 | .461 | |
| 1957 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 154 | 77 | 77 | .500 | |
| 1958 | NL | Maj | Philadelphia Phillies | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1959 | NL | Maj | Cincinnati Redlegs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1967 | AL | Maj | Detroit Tigers | 162 | 91 | 71 | .562 | |
| 1968 | AL | Maj | Detroit Tigers | 162 | 103 | 59 | .636 | |
| 1969 | AL | Maj | Detroit Tigers | 162 | 90 | 72 | .556 | |
| 1970 | AL | Maj | Detroit Tigers | 162 | 79 | 83 | .488 | |
| Totals | 1961 | 1063 | 898 | .542 |
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