Career
He also served as a minor league manager for a few years. Reid began his playing career in 1921, at the age of 22. Overall, he posted a record of 294-227, and current records indicate that his career European Research Area was 2.70, however that is inaccurate as multiple seasons in which he pitched are missing European Research Area information.
He played his final season in 1941.
He managed the Marshall Indians for part of the 1923 season, replacing incumbent manager Hick Munsell and being replaced by Johnny Jones. He replaced Jimmy Sanders in 1935 as manager of the Jacksonville Jax, leading the league to become league champions that season.
In 1938, he replaced Cecil Coombs as manager of the Fort Worth Cats, and in 1948 he replaced Babe Peebles as manager of the Gainesville Owls.