Jack Hoey
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John Bernard Hoey
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 9", Weight 185 lb.
- School College of the Holy Cross
- Debut June 27, 1906
- Final Game October 7, 1908
- Born November 10, 1881 in Watertown, MA USA
- Died November 14, 1947 in Waterbury, CT USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jack Hoey played three years in the major leagues for the Boston Americans, serving as a regular outfielder in 1906.
Hoey came out of College of the Holy Cross, where he attended in 1904-06, in an era when Holy Cross was frequently sending players to the majors. Hoey made his major league debut in June 1906 and played in the outfield for manager Jimmy Collins. The big star on the team was 39-year-old Cy Young.
Hoey played less in 1907-08, spending some time in the minors each year. In 1907 he was a successful pinch-hitter, posting an average of .444 in that role (Source: The book Stand and Deliver). He continued to play in the minors through 1915, usually in the Northeastern part of the country.
He participated in a famous 24-inning game on Sept. 1, 1906 beteween the 1906 Boston Americans and the 1906 Philadelphia Athletics.
He managed in the minors in 1912.
