Fred Lake
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Frederick Lovett Lake (October 16, 1866 - November 24, 1931) was a Canadian professional baseball player and major league manager
with both Boston baseball teams in the early 20th century.
Lake hailed from Cornwallis, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
. His professional debut came with the Boston Braves
in 1891
, but he was in and out of the major leagues, amassing a total of 125 at-bats in five seasons.
He was hired as manager of the Boston Red Sox
in 1908
, but he was replaced after the 1909
season despite leading the Sox to a third-place finish. Shortly after, he was hired by the crosstown Boston Doves
, but in his only season with the Doves, he finished 53-100, 50½ games behind the pennant-winning Chicago Cubs
.
He took up residence in Boston, where he died at age 65.
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
with both Boston baseball teams in the early 20th century.
Lake hailed from Cornwallis, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
Annapolis County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia located in the western part of the province on the Bay of Fundy. The county seat is Annapolis Royal.-History:...
. His professional debut came with the Boston Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
in 1891
1891 in baseball
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, but he was in and out of the major leagues, amassing a total of 125 at-bats in five seasons.
He was hired as manager of the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
in 1908
1908 in baseball
-Statistical leaders:-American League final standings:-National League final standings:-January-March:*February 27 - The sacrifice fly rule is adopted. No time at bat is charged if a run scores after the catch of a fly ball...
, but he was replaced after the 1909
1909 in baseball
-Champions:*World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Detroit Tigers -MLB statistical leaders:-American League final standings:-National League final standings:-Events:...
season despite leading the Sox to a third-place finish. Shortly after, he was hired by the crosstown Boston Doves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
, but in his only season with the Doves, he finished 53-100, 50½ games behind the pennant-winning Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
.
He took up residence in Boston, where he died at age 65.