Harry Hooper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Harry Hooper

baseball player

Date of Birth: 24-Aug-1887

Place of Birth: Santa Clara County, California, United States

Date of Death: 18-Dec-1974

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Harry Hooper

  • Harry Bartholomew Hooper (August 24, 1887 – December 18, 1974) was a Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder in the early 20th century.
  • Hooper batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
  • Hooper was born in Bell Station, California, and he graduated from St.
  • Mary's College of California.
  • He played for major league teams between 1909 and 1925, spending most of that time with the Boston Red Sox and finishing his career with the Chicago White Sox. Hooper was often known for his defensive skills and he was among the league leaders in defensive categories such as putouts by a right fielder.
  • During several seasons with Boston, he teamed up with Duffy Lewis and Tris Speaker to form the Golden Outfield, one of the best outfield trios in baseball history.
  • Hooper is also one of only two members of four separate Red Sox World Series championship teams (1912, 1915, 1916, 1918).
  • He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.

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