Zinn Beck
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Runs batted in | 73 | |
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Zinn Bertram Beck (September 30, 1885 – March 19, 1981) was an American
scout
.
Playing career
Beck played for the
at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed. In 1919, Beck played for the Vernon Tigers, who won the Pacific Coast League championship.[1]
Minor League managerial career
From 1920 to 1922 Beck managed the Columbia Comers in
Washington Senators farm team the Chattanooga Lookouts before being replaced by Mule Shirley
.
Later life
Zinn Beck Field at Sanford Memorial Stadium in Sanford, Florida is named in his honor. In 1978, he was presented with the King of Baseball award given by Minor League Baseball. Beck died in West Palm Beach, Florida.
References
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- King of Baseball award
- Interview with Zinn Beck conducted by Eugene Murdock on December 31, 1979, in Sanford, Florida