Wally Hood (MLB outfielder)

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Wally Hood
Outfielder
Born: February 9, 1895
Died: May 2, 1965 (aged 70)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 15, 1920
for the Brooklyn Robins
Final game
April 22, 1922
for the Brooklyn Robins
Career statistics
Batting average     .238
Home runs     1
Runs batted in     5
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Wallace James Hood Sr. (February 9, 1895 in Whittier, California - May 2, 1965 in Hollywood, California), is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Brooklyn Robins from 1920-1922. He served as an umpire in the Pacific Coast League from 1935-1943.

His son, Wally Hood, Jr. pitched for the New York Yankees in 1949.

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