Don Heffner
Donald Henry Heffner "Jeep"
Born: February 8, 1911
Rouzerville, PA US
Deceased: August 1, 1989
Pasadena, CA US
Coaching Career: 1947-1969
Don Heffner compiled a record of 953 wins and 832 losses in his managing career with the Aberdeen Pheasants, Globe-Miami Browns, Elmira Pioneers, San Antonio Missions, Baltimore Orioles, Reading Indians, Mobile Bears, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds and Denver Bears. He began managing during the 1947 season and last managed during the 1969 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NL | C | Aberdeen Pheasants | 118 | 82 | 36 | .695 | |
| 1948 | AAL | C | Globe-Miami Browns | 140 | 80 | 60 | .571 | |
| 1949 | EL | A | Elmira Pioneers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1949 | EL | A | Elmira Pioneers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1950 | TL | AA | San Antonio Missions | 154 | 79 | 75 | .513 | |
| 1952 | IL | AAA | Baltimore Orioles | 154 | 70 | 84 | .455 | |
| 1953 | IL | AAA | Baltimore Orioles | 154 | 82 | 72 | .532 | |
| 1954 | TL | AA | San Antonio Missions | 161 | 78 | 83 | .484 | |
| 1955 | TL | AA | San Antonio Missions | 161 | 93 | 68 | .578 | |
| 1956 | EL | A | Reading Indians | 139 | 80 | 59 | .576 | |
| 1957 | SA | AA | Mobile Bears | 153 | 75 | 78 | .490 | |
| 1962 | PCL | AAA | San Diego Padres | 154 | 93 | 61 | .604 | |
| 1963 | PCL | AAA | San Diego Padres | 157 | 83 | 74 | .529 | |
| 1966 | NL | Maj | Cincinnati Reds | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1969 | AA | AAA | Denver Bears | 140 | 58 | 82 | .414 | |
| Totals | 1785 | 953 | 832 | .534 |
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