| # | Manager | 1st Place Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Deyerle | 22 |
| 2 | Dave Caddell | 8 |
| 3 | Pat Jennings | 6 |
| 4 | Randy Shavis | 5 |
| 5 | Jeff Easton | 4 |
| 5 | Terry Maguire | 4 |
| 5 | Tim Turner | 4 |
| 8 | Pat Manuel | 3 |
| 8 | Jim Melillo | 3 |
| 8 | Mike Parker | 3 |
| 8 | Jim Proffitt | 3 |
| 12 | Craig Eddy | 2 |
| 12 | Earl Estes | 2 |
| 12 | Chip Foster | 2 |
| 12 | Don Leigers | 2 |
| 12 | Ron Smith | 2 |
| 17 | Jay Coffman | 1 |
| 17 | Steve Ennis | 1 |
| 17 | Lewis Hughes | 1 |
| 17 | Jack Olsen | 1 |
| 17 | Myron Pecora | 1 |
| 17 | Marty Quinn | 1 |
| 17 | Scott Thurston | 1 |