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Butch Hobson
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Hobson as manager of the Chicago Dogs in 2019
Chicago Dogs – No. 17
Third baseman / Manager
Born: (1951-08-17) August 17, 1951 (age 71)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 1975, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
August 3, 1982, for the New York Yankees
Sporting positions
Preceded by Columbia Mets Manager
1987–1988
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Dave Holt
New Britain Red Sox Manager
1989–1990
Succeeded by
Preceded by Pawtucket Red Sox Manager
1991
Succeeded by
Preceded by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons Manager
1996
Succeeded by
Preceded by Sarasota Red Sox Manager
1999
Succeeded by