Late Career
Ermer never again managed in the major leagues (his final record: 145-129, .529) but — in addition to his extensive minor league managing career — he also built a major league resume as a coach for the Baltimore Orioles (1962), Milwaukee Brewers (1970–72) and Oakland Athletics (1977). He ultimately returned to the Twins to manage their AAA farm club, then the Toledo Mud Hens, from 1978-85 before spending many years as a Minnesota scout. As a minor league pilot, Ermer won 1,906 games, losing 1,728 (.524) over 26 seasons.
Cal Ermer died at age 85 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on August 8, 2009. Almost a year before, on August 30, 2008, the Chattanooga Lookouts (where he managed from 1952–57 and won the 1952 pennant) dedicated their press box to Ermer. He had met and married Gloria Williams (Miss Chattanooga and Miss Tennessee of 1952) and lived in Chattanooga for 57 years. Ermer was also soccer coach for the University of Baltimore and managed baseball teams in the winter leagues. He was buried in Chattanooga's National Cemetery.
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