Today's Birthday: Johnny Lipon (Manager - Charleston Indians, 1962-63; Buffalo Bisons, 1981; Nashua Pirates, 1985)

 

Credits: TCMA via Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League manager Johnny Lipon was born on this date in 1922.

He managed in the Eastern League for the Charleston Indians (1962-63), Buffalo Bisons (1981), and Nashua Pirates (1985). 

Lipon played in the majors during 9 seasons with the Detroit Tigers (1942, '46, '48-'52), Boston Red Sox (1952-53), St. Louis Browns (1953) and Cincinnati Reds (1954). 

After his playing days, Lipon managed in the minor leagues for over 30 years and managed the Cleveland Indians for for 59 games in 1971 (18-41).

Lipon died on August 17, 1998, at the age of 75.  

Source: Baseball Reference

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