Wally Hood (MLB outfielder)
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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 for two games.
Whittier, California
Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about southeast of Los Angeles. The city had a population of 85,331 at the 2010 census, up from 83,680 as of the 2000 census, and encompasses 14.7 square miles . Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities...
- May 2, 1965 in Hollywood, California), is a former professional baseball player who played outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
and the Brooklyn Robins
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
from 1920-1922. He served as an umpire in the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
from 1935-1943.
His son, Wally Hood, Jr.
Wally Hood (pitcher)
Wallace James Hood Jr. was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Hood played for the New York Yankees in . In 2 career games, he had a 0-0 record, with a 0.00 ERA, going 2.3 innings...
pitched for the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in 1949 for two games.