4+2⁄3 innings of work. He did not have a decision, but gained notoriety by serving up the home run ball hit by future Hall of FamerHoyt Wilhelm in his first Major League at bat. It would be the only homer Wilhelm would hit in his 20-year major league career. [1] [5]
Following his brief stint in the majors, Hoover returned to Milwaukee for the rest of the 1952 season. He went 10–5 while leading the pitching staff with a 2.60 ERA. He finished his career with Triple A Columbus Jets in 1955. His career highlight came on August 14, when he hurled a no-hitter against the Richmond Virginians. [5]
In an 11-season, minors career Hoover posted an 89–72 record and a 3.44 ERA in 313 pitching appearances. [2]
After baseball retirement in 1955, Hoover worked as a police sergeant in his native Columbus. He died in a traffic collision in Lake Placid, Florida at the age of 55 years, while making a vacation trip. [5]
See also
Sources
- 1 2 "Baseball Reference – Major league profile".
- 1 2 3 "Baseball Reference – Minor league career".
- ↑ Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served
- ↑ Baseball Players of the 1950s: A Biographical Dictionary of All 1,560 Major Leaguers – Rich Marazzi, Len Fiorito. Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2004. Format: Hardcover, 450pp. Language: English. ISBN 0-7864-1281-X
- 1 2 3 Baseball Players of the 1950s
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| Dick Hoover | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:December 11, 1925 Columbus, Ohio | |
| Died: April 12, 1981 (aged 55) Lake Placid, Florida | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1952, for the Boston Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 23, 1952, for the Boston Braves |