Ollie Vanek
Ollie Charles Vanek
Born: August 23, 1908
Chicago, IL US
Deceased: June 29, 2000
St. Louis, MO US
Coaching Career: 1937-1948
Ollie Vanek compiled a record of 595 wins and 571 losses in his managing career with the Monessen Cardinals, Greensburg Green Sox, Johnson City Cardinals, Springfield Cardinals, Asheville Tourists, Williamson Red Birds, Lynchburg Cardinals, Allentown Cardinals and Omaha Cardinals. He began managing during the 1937 season and last managed during the 1948 campaign.
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PSA | D | Monessen Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1938 | PSA | D | Greensburg Green Sox | 97 | 37 | 60 | .381 | |
| 1939 | AL | D | Johnson City Cardinals | 120 | 69 | 51 | .575 | |
| 1940 | WL | D | Springfield Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1940 | AL | D | Johnson City Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1941 | WL | D | Springfield Cardinals | 135 | 92 | 43 | .681 | |
| 1942 | PL | B | Asheville Tourists | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1942 | MSL | D | Williamson Red Birds | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1943 | PL | B | Lynchburg Cardinals | 128 | 54 | 74 | .422 | |
| 1944 | ISL | B | Allentown Cardinals | 139 | 77 | 62 | .554 | |
| 1945 | ISL | B | Allentown Cardinals | 139 | 68 | 71 | .489 | |
| 1946 | ISL | B | Allentown Cardinals | 139 | 69 | 70 | .496 | |
| 1947 | WL | A | Omaha Cardinals | 129 | 67 | 62 | .519 | |
| 1948 | WL | A | Omaha Cardinals | 140 | 62 | 78 | .443 | |
| Totals | 1166 | 595 | 571 | .510 |
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