Dan Boone

Note: This page is for 1920s pitcher Dan Boone; for the pitcher from the 1980s with a similar name, click here.

James Albert Boone
(Danny)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
• School University of Alabama
• Debut September 10, 1919
• Final Game October 6, 1923
• Born January 19, 1895 in Samantha, AL USA
• Died May 11, 1968 in Tuscaloosa, AL USA

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Biographical Information

The brother of Ike Boone, Danny Boone posted a 5.01 ERA in the major leagues. He then turned his attention to hitting and posted a .356 batting average and 214 home runs in 1,336 minor league games. Boone won four batting titles in five years, two home run crowns, and two RBI titles, including a triple crown in the 1928 Piedmont League (.419-38-131). He also led his league in hits three times and runs three times. While Ike has the highest minor league career average at .370, Danny ranks eighth.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs
1927	High Point Pointers	Piedmont League	25-38	5th		replaced J. "Specs" Smith (3-1) on July 14
1928	High Point Pointers	Piedmont League	83-52	2nd	Lost League Finals
1929	High Point Pointers	Piedmont League	67-72	4th
1930	High Point Pointers	Piedmont League	64-76	6th
1931	High Point Pointers	Piedmont League	31-59	--	--	replaced by Hobe Brummitt (6-18) on August 4
1932	Charleston Senators	Middle Atlantic League	70-54	1st (t)	League Champs
1933	Charleston Senators	Middle Atlantic League		--	--	replaced by Watt Powell