Leniel Hooker

Pitcher

Born: June 28, 1919
Sanford, North Carolina

Died: December 18, 1977 (aged 58)
Newark, New Jersey

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

Professional debut

1940 for the Newark Eagles

Last professional appearance

1951 for the Drummondville Cubs

Teams

Career highlights and awards

Leniel Charlie Hooker (June 28, 1919 – December 18, 1977) was an American pitcher in Negro league baseball. He played from 1940 to 1951.^[1]

References

Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Negro leagues)

Newark Eagles 1946 Negro World Series Champions

Johnny Davis Leon Day Larry Doby Bob Harvey Leniel Hooker Monte Irvin Clarence Isreal Rufus Lewis Max Manning Pat Patterson Lennie Pearson Charles Ruffin Jimmy Wilkes Robert Williams

Manager Biz Mackey