Crouse left the White Sox in 1931 to play for Schalk, now the manager of the Buffalo Bisons International League team.

He was honored with "Bucky Crouse Night" in front of over 13,000 fans at Offermann Stadium and was later inducted into the Buffalo Hall of Fame.

In his first showing as a manager, he batted a solid .288 and led the Flock out of the league cellar into the first division and the Governors' Cup series.

He was widely recognized by players, writers and officials for his inspirational leadership and was again honored with "Bucky Crouse Night" at Oriole Park.

In 1939 he signed to catch for the Little Rock Travelers, of the Southern Association, but asked to be released to manage the Montgomery team of the Southeastern League.