Burt Shotton

Burton Edwin Shotton (October 18, 1884 – July 29, 1962) was an American player, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball. Shotton manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers (1947; 1948–50). He won two National League pennants and was Jackie Robinson's first permanent Major League manager.

Burt Shotton
Outfielder / Manager
Born: (1884-10-18)October 18, 1884 Lorain County, Ohio
Died: July 29, 1962(1962-07-29) (aged 77) Lake Wales, Florida
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 13, 1909, for the St. Louis Browns
Last MLB appearance
April 21, 1923, for the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB statistics
Batting average	.271
Home runs	9
Runs batted in	290
Managerial record	697–764
Winning %	.477
Teams
As player St. Louis Browns (1909, 1911–1917) Washington Senators (1918) St. Louis Cardinals (1919–1923) As manager Philadelphia Phillies (1928–1933) Cincinnati Reds (1934) Brooklyn Dodgers (1947, 1948–1950) As coach St. Louis Cardinals (1923–1925) Cincinnati Reds (1934) Cleveland Indians (1942–1945)

Other websites

• Baseball-Reference.com – career managing record and playing statistics