Hoge Workman

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Hoge Workman
Date of birth: September 25, 1899
Place of birth: Huntington, West Virginia, United States
Date of death: May 20, 1972(1972-05-20) (aged 72)
Place of death: Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Career information
Position(s): Quarterback
College: Ohio State
Organizations
As coach:
1926–1930
1931
Simpson
Cleveland Indians
As player:
1924
1931
1932
Cleveland Bulldogs
Cleveland Indians
New York Giants
Career highlights and awards

  • NFL Champion (1924)
  • Collyers Magazine 2nd team All-NFL (1924)
Career stats
Playing stats at NFL.com
Coaching stats at Pro Football Reference
Hoge Workman
Pitcher
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 27, 1924 for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 1, 1924 for the Boston Red Sox
Career statistics
Win–loss record 0-0
Strikeouts 7
Earned run average 8.50
Teams

Harry Hallworth "Hoge" Workman (September 25, 1899 May 20, 1972) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball and a player-coach in the National Football League. Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Workman batted and threw right-handed. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, he attended Ohio State University.

A two-sport star at Ohio State and an All American quarterback, Workman played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1924 season. In 11 relief appearances, he posted a 8.50 ERA in 11 innings of work, including seven strikeouts, 11 walks, and 25 hits allowed without a decision or save.

Following his baseball career, Workman played and coached in the NFL for the Cleveland Bulldogs and Cleveland Indians, respectively.

Workman died at the age of 72 in Fort Myers, Florida.

"Workman Day"

Hoge was one of five Workman brothers to play football. They played in the same game during the "Workman Day" Celebration, which was held on November 27, 1920 in Huntington, West Virginia.

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