Jack Grim

From SABR Encyclopedia

Jack Grim
John J Grim
Height:	5' 10"
Weight:	178
Born:	1872-4-? at Cincinnati, OH (US)

More info
SABR Searches:	Pictures of Jack Grim | width:90% height:65% scrolling:auto | Pictures}} · Bibliography

Jack Grim was a professional player and manager.

edit

Jack Grim managed the Newport News Shipbuilders in the Virginia League in 1912 before being put out as manager on Aug 17 for failing to pay the players in a timely way. He was also not popular with the fans, which lead to low attendance.^[1] Centerfielder Buck Hooker took over as manager.^[2]

Footnotes

1. ↑ "Jack Grim Out As Manager Of Shipbuilders", pg 31. Times Dispatch, 1912-08-18. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85038615/1912-08-18/ed-1/seq-31/.
2. ↑ "Shipbuilders Now Have New Manager", pg 6. Times Dispatch, 1912-08-19. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85038615/1912-08-19/ed-1/seq-6/.