Jay Ward
John Francis Ward
Born: September 9, 1938
Brookfield, MO US
Deceased: February 24, 2012
Kalispell, MT US
Coaching Career: 1972-2002
Jay Ward compiled a record of 674 wins and 649 losses in his managing career with the Wisconsin Rapids Twins, Bend Phillies, Spartanburg Suns, Cedar Rapids Reds, Vermont Reds, Salem Buccaneers, Williamsport Bills, Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks, Quebec Capitales and Schaumburg Flyers. He began managing during the 1972 season and last managed during the 2002 campaign.
 Wisconsin Rapids Twins |
 Bend Phillies |
 Spartanburg Suns |
 Cedar Rapids Reds |
 Vermont Reds |
 Salem Buccaneers |
 Williamsport Bills |
 Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks |
 Quebec Capitales |
 Schaumburg Flyers |
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | MWL | A | Wisconsin Rapids Twins | 126 | 70 | 56 | .556 | |
| 1983 | NWL | Short Season A | Bend Phillies | 69 | 32 | 37 | .464 | |
| 1984 | SAL | A | Spartanburg Suns | 140 | 70 | 70 | .500 | |
| 1985 | MWL | A | Cedar Rapids Reds | 139 | 78 | 61 | .561 | |
| 1986 | EL | AA | Vermont Reds | 139 | 77 | 62 | .554 | |
| 1988 | CL | A | Salem Buccaneers | 139 | 73 | 66 | .525 | |
| 1989 | EL | AA | Williamsport Bills | 140 | 63 | 77 | .450 | |
| 1996 | NL | Ind | Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1997 | NL | Ind | Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks | 84 | 36 | 48 | .429 | |
| 1998 | NL | Ind | Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks | 85 | 40 | 45 | .471 | |
| 1999 | NLE | Ind | Quebec Capitales | 86 | 43 | 43 | .500 | |
| 2000 | NLE | Ind | Quebec Capitales | 85 | 48 | 37 | .565 | |
| 2001 | NLE | Ind | Quebec Capitales | 91 | 44 | 47 | .484 | |
| 2002 | NLC | Ind | Schaumburg Flyers | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 1323 | 674 | 649 | .509 |
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