Lou Boudreau becomes the youngest skipper to pilot a team in the 20th century

On November 25, 1941 — With only three years of major league experience, shortstop Lou Boudreau is named as the Cleveland Indians’ manager. He takes over for Roger Peckinpaugh, who moves up to the front office as the Indians’ general manager. At the age of 24 years, four months, and eight days, Boudreau becomes the youngest skipper to pilot a team in the 20th century. Scotland-born Jim McCormick managed Cleveland in 1879 at age 23.

Over 9 seasons, Boudreau will win 728 games, and win the Indian’s last World Championship in 1948. Boudreau will also win the 1948 AL MVP along with with multiple other top 10 finishes.

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