Stew Hofferth
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Stewart Edward Hofferth
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- Debut April 19, 1944
- Final Game June 15, 1946
- Born January 27, 1913 in Logansport, IN USA
- Died March 7, 1994 in Valparaiso, IN USA
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June 6, 1937: In Knoxville, (TN) Vols catcher Stewart Hofferth hits three successive homers over the left field wall. August 9, 1938: The Vols receive $25,000 and two players to be named later from the Brooklyn Dodgers for pitcher Will Crouch (14-7) and catcher Stewart Hofferth. Both will report to the Dodgers next spring. National League Debuts 1944: #29 Stew Hofferth, Boston Braves, 04-19-1944, age 31 (Boston lost that game 1-2 against NY.) June 15, 1946: The Brooklyn Dodgers traded Billy Herman to the Boston Braves for Stew Hofferth

