| Birth: | Jan. 17, 1915
New Castle
Jefferson County
Alabama, USA | | Death: | Nov. 11, 1996
Pell City
St. Clair County
Alabama, USA | 
Major League Baseball Player, Manager. Real name Chalmer Luman Harris. He was a pitcher in six seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics and Washington Senators. In 151 career games, Harris won 35, lost 63 with a 4.16 lifetime ERA. After retiring as a player, Harris was manager of the Baltimore Orioles in 1961, Houston Astros from 1964 to 1965, and Atlanta Braves from 1968 to 1972. In 1969's inaugural League Championship Series, he guided the Braves to the Western Division Title only to be swept by the Mets three games to none. As manager Harris won 466 games and lost 488. He served in the US Navy during World War II. (bio by: C.S.)
Search Amazon for Lum Harris | | | Burial:
Elmwood Cemetery
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Alabama, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: C.S.
Record added: Aug 10, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 15205593 |
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