Eddie Hohnhorst
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Edward Hicks Hohnhorst
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 1", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 10, 1910
- Final Game May 23, 1912
- Born January 31, 1885 in Covington, KY USA
- Died March 28, 1916 in Covington, KY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Eddie Hohnhorst was up twice with the Cleveland Indians, in 1910 and 1912. He hit well in 63 at-bats the first time, hitting .317, and not as well in 54 at-bats his second time, hitting .204.
In 1910 a young teammate also looking for playing time was Joe Jackson.
Eddie's position was first base, a spot at which George Stovall was the Indians regular in both 1910 and 1912.
He had played for Augusta in 1909, where a teammate was Ralph McLaurin.
Hohnhorst was with the Toledo Mud Hens in 1911 and 1912.
Eddie died in 1916 of a self-inflicted gunshot while serving as a policeman. He was reportedly feeling guilty over a young boy's death in which he fatally shot & killed the youth.
