From SABR Encyclopedia
| Lawrence William Flynn
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 6' 1"
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| Weight:
| 220
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| Born:
| 1912-11-21 at Washington, DC (US)
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| Died:
| 2002-5-16
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Larry Flynn was a professional player.
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Personal
- Resided in Visalia, California in 1954.
- Shows he is married and has three children.
- Was forced to retire as a player due to bursitis in his shoulder.
- Managed semi-pro clubs in Akron, Ohio in 1938-1945.
- Was the Athletic Director for the Akron Recreation Department in 1938-1940.
- Was a scout for the Chicago Cubs in 1945-1946.
- Was the business manager for Hutchinson in the 1947 Western Association.
- Was the field manager for Hutchinson in the 1947 Western Association the last two months of the
season.
- Has been associated with the Visalia club since 1948.
- Was a teammate of the Modesto manager, Jack Graham, at Akron in the Middle Atlantic League.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by the late Gene McCann of the New York Yankees.
Sources
- "Obituary". Fresno (CA) Bee, 2002-05-19.
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 299-01-0732).
