Ike Boone
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Ike Boone | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Samantha, Alabama, U.S. | February 17, 1897|
Died: August 1, 1958 Northport, Alabama, U.S. | (aged 61)|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 22, 1922, for the New York Giants | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 8, 1932, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .321 |
Home runs | 26 |
Runs batted in | 194 |
Teams | |
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Isaac Morgan "Ike" Boone (February 17, 1897 – August 1, 1958) was an American professional
Boone reached the majors in 1922 with the
Boone was one of the greatest minor league hitters of all time. His .370 minor league career batting average set a new record, and in 1929 he set a professional baseball record, collecting 553 total bases while hitting .407 with 55 home runs and 218 RBI in 198 games played with the Mission Reds of the Pacific Coast League. The same season, Boone and his brother Danny (46) combined for 101 home runs. He is the last player to hit .400 or better in the Texas League, with a .402 average in 1923.[2]
As player/manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boone led the team to the International League championship in 1934 and also was named the league MVP, winning the batting title with a .372 batting average. Boone managed the Leafs through the 1936 season.[3]
He was later inducted into the International League Hall of Fame and the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.
Boone died in Northport, Alabama, at the age of 61.
References
- ^ "Ike Boone Statistics and History". "baseball-reference.com. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
- ^ "Incredible Performances Texas League history". MinorLeagueBaseball.com. 2011-08-30. Archived from the original on 2012-01-15. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^ "Boone Is Released By Leafs". Windsor Daily-Star. 1936-11-26. p. 4. Retrieved 2011-03-07.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
- Ike Boone at Find a Grave