Archie Allen
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Pittsfield, Massachusetts
.jpg) Allen coaching in 1962 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 18, 1913 Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 1, 2006 (aged 93) |
| Alma mater | Springfield College |
| Playing career | |
| 1934–1936 | Springfield College |
| 1937 | Norfolk Tars |
| 1938–1940 | Binghamton Triplets |
| 1940 | Scranton Red Sox |
| 1940 | Norfolk Tars |
| 1940 | Tulsa Oilers |
| Position | Outfielder |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1947 | Springfield College (Asst.) |
| 1948–1978 | Springfield College |
| 1963-1964 | Dutch national baseball team |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 454–257–7 |
|
Baseball career | |
Medals | |
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 to 1978. He also managed the United States and Netherlands national baseball teams.
After 3 seasons as an outfielder at Springfield College, Allen played professionally for the Norfolk Tars, Binghamton Triplets, Scranton Red Sox, and Tulsa Oilers from 1937 to 1940.[1]
Coaching career
After coaching in high school, Allen joined John Bunn's coaching staff at Springfield College.[2]
Allen also coached the U.S. national team, finishing second at the 1963 Pan Am Games. and Netherlands national team, leading the Dutch to the 1964 European Baseball Championship title.
Allen was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1973.[3]