Today's Birthday: Gene Baker, Batavia Pirates manager (1961, '64)

Credits: Topps Co. & Trading Card Database

Former New York-Penn League manager Gene Baker was born on this date in 1925. Baker managed the Batavia Pirates in 1961 (47-35) and 1964 (33-97). He was the first black minor league manager with an affiliated team.

Baker played in the majors for 8 seasons with the Chicago Cubs (1953-57) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1957-58, '60-'61).

Source: Baseball Reference

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