Lou Boudreau is named player-manager of the Cleveland Indians. Boudreau‚ at 24 years‚ 4 months‚ and 8 days‚ is the youngest manager appointed this century. Scotland-born Jim McCormick managed Cleveland in 1879 at the age of 23.

On November 25, 1841, Lou Boudreau is named player-manager of the Cleveland Indians. Boudreau‚ at 24 years‚ 4 months‚ and 8 days‚ is the youngest manager appointed this century. Scotland-born Jim McCormick managed Cleveland in 1879 at the age of 23.