Archie Allen Explained

Archie Allen
Birth Date:March 18, 1913
Birth Place:Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Alma Mater:Springfield College
Player Years1:1934–1936
Player Team1:Springfield College
Player Years2:1937
Player Team2:Norfolk Tars
Player Years3:1938–1940
Player Team3:Binghamton Triplets
Player Years4:1940
Player Team4:Scranton Red Sox
Player Years5:1940
Player Team5:Norfolk Tars
Player Years6:1940
Player Team6:Tulsa Oilers
Player Positions:Outfielder
Coach Years1:1947
Coach Team1:Springfield College (Asst.)
Coach Years2:1948–1978
Coach Team2:Springfield College
Overall Record:454–257–7

Archie Patrick Allen (born March 18, 1913 – November 1, 2006) was an American college baseball coach, serving primarily as head coach of the Springfield College team from 1948–1978.

Playing career

After 3 seasons as an outfielder at Springfield College, Allen played professionally for the Norfolk Tars, Binghamton Triplets, Scranton Red Sox and Tulsa Oilers.

Coaching career

After coaching in high school, Allen joined John Bunn's coaching staff at Springfield College.[1]

Post-coaching career

In 1983, Allen served as commissioner of the Cape Cod Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league in Massachusetts.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archie Allen found his true baseball calling as Springfield College coach . Garry Brown . January 19, 2018 . Mass Live . www.masslive.com . June 7, 2018.
  2. News: New Cape League Commissioner named . S10 . Yarmouth Register . Yarmouth, MA . January 27, 1983 .
  3. News: Good News, Bad News . 31 . The Cape Codder . Orleans, MA . November 25, 1983 .