Hank Mason
From BR Bullpen
Henry Mason
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut September 12, 1958
- Final Game April 24, 1960
- Born June 19, 1931 in Marshall, MO USA
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Right-hander Hank Mason made four appearances on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies during 1958 and 1960 with no decisions. He was apparently the first black pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Hank was a pitcher with the Kansas City Monarchs in the declining years of the Negro leagues in the early 1950s.
In the minors he pitched in several leagues, including six years in the International League. Hank was a 15 game winner for the Schenectady Blue Jays in their pennant winning year of 1956 with an Eastern League leading seven shutouts. He also went 12-3 for Buffalo in 1959. Hank finished his eight season minor league career in 1962 with a 60-46 record and a 3.49 ERA, while pitching 943 innings.
As of last notice, Mason was an ordained minister in the Methodist Church in Kansas City, MO.
