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Nicknames
"Lou"
"Boy Manager"

Hall of Fame
Baseball Evolution - 2006
Cooperstown - 1970

Years Played
1938-1952

Main Team
Cleveland Indians 1938-1950

Other Teams
Boston Red Sox 1951-1952

Awards
1948 American League Most Valuable Player

All Star Appearances
1940-1945, 1947, 1948

Positional Breakdown
MGR 2404; SS 1539; 3B 57; 1B 16; 2B 3; C 3

Notes of Significance

• Became the youngest Opening day manager ever in 1942 at age 24
• Invented the "Williams Shift" and converted Bob Lemon from 3B to Pitcher
• 796 career walks; 309 career strikeouts
• Led the AL in doubles three times
• Hit 2 homers in 1948 Pennant-clinching Playoff game versus Boston