Verlon Walker

Verlon Lee Walker
(Rube)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6', Weight 210 lb.

• Born March 7, 1929 in Lenoir, NC USA
• Died March 24, 1971 in Chicago, IL USA

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Biographical Information

The brother of catcher Rube Walker, Verlon Walker was a minor league catcher from 1948 to 1959, missing 1951-1952 due to military service. He was a minor league manager from 1957 to 1960, and a Chicago Cubs coach from 1961 to 1970.

To confuse matters, he was also sometimes called "Rube", like his brother.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1957	Paris Lakers	Midwest League	51-73	7th	Chicago Cubs
1958	Paris Lakers	Midwest League	64-61	4th	Chicago Cubs
1959	Paris Lakers	Midwest League	57-68	6th	Chicago Cubs
1960	Carlsbad Potashers	Sophomore League	66-64	3rd	Chicago Cubs
1961	Wenatchee Chiefs	Northwest League	20-26	--	Chicago Cubs	--	Replaced by Ripper Collins/Goldie Holt on June 14
	San Antonio Missions	Texas League	32-27	3rd	Chicago Cubs	League Champs	Replaced Bobby Adams (15-17) on July 3
1962	Palatka Cubs	Florida State League		8th	Chicago Cubs		Replaced Ripper Collins on July 20