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William Hoy

May 23, 2026

William Ellsworth Hoy – Born May 23, 1862, in Houcktown, OH. Died December 15, 1961. Last home address site: Cincinnati, OH.

First deaf major leaguer. He taught his teammates signs which some have become useful for umpires throughout the world like calling “balls” and “strikes”.

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May 23, 2026