Hoge Workman
Date of birth: | September 25, 1899 |
---|---|
Place of birth: | Huntington, West Virginia, United States |
Date of death: | May 20, 1972 72) | (aged
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 | |
| |
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.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Football Reference
- Retrosheet
- Big League Buckeyes
- Five Workman Brothers to Play in Same Football Game
|
|