Hal Epps
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Harold Franklin Epps
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut September 9, 1938
- Final Game September 20, 1944
- Born March 26, 1914 in Athens, GA USA
- Died August 25, 2004 in Houston, TX USA
SABR Biographical Newsletter lists date of death as Aug 26th.
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"Just playing ball." - Hal Epps at age 90, in response to a fan's question about his biggest thrill
Hal Epps had an 18-year professional baseball career, of which four were in the majors. An obituary said he compiled a .300 minor league average. He was in the military in 1945-46, and in 1947 played on the Houston team that won the Dixie Series.
He managed semi-pro teams after his playing days and then worked for many years for Armco Steel.
Source: His Houston Chronicle obituary. www.baseball-almanac.com/deaths/hal_epps_obituary.shtml
Epps spent two years in the 25th infantry division, spending time in both the Phillipines and Japan.
- 3B Leader
- 1938 Texas League 21
- 1939 Texas League 22
- 1943 American Association 13
- 1947 Texas League 15
- Led 1941 Texas League with 106 Runs
