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Doc Bennett
Elmer S. "Doc" Bennett (February 1, 1891 in Ruyle, Illinois, U.S. – March 31, 1974 in Hollywood, California, U.S.) was an American minor league baseball pitcher and player, who later became a very successful minor league manager, leading five teams to league championships in 13 years of managing. He spent much of his career as a player-manager. He later spent time as a major league scout.
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Elmer S. "Doc" Bennett (February 1, 1891 in Ruyle, Illinois, U.S. – March 31, 1974 in Hollywood, California, U.S.) was an American minor league baseball pitcher and player, who later became a very successful minor league manager, leading five teams to league championships in 13 years of managing. He spent much of his career as a player-manager. He later spent time as a major league scout.
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