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Woody English

In 1931, Abe Stark devised a plan to create publicity for his men's clothing store. He paid to have a sign placed at the bottom of the right field scoreboard in Ebbets Field. The sign said "Hit Sign, Win Suit," and promised a new set of threads to whoever could do that with a batted ball on the fly. For six years, no one did, until Dodger shortstop Woody English accomplished it. English, hardly a long-distance hitter, laced a double off the wall (and sign) and earned his free suit from Mr. Stark.

Career Batting Stats
G AB H R HR RBI SB AVG SLG OBP OPS OPS+
1261 4746 1356 801 32 422 57 .286 .378 .366 .743 101.7

Woody English in Minor League Baseball

Born
Elwood George English was born on March 2, 1906, in Fredonia, OH.

Died
September 26, 1997, Newark, OH

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Major League Debut
4 26,

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1927
Dick Bartell
Lloyd Waner
Sammy West
Carl Reynolds
Wes Ferrell
Wilcy Moore
Red Kress
Woody English
Fred Schulte

Post-Season Appearances
1929 World Series
1932 World Series

All-Star Selections
1933 NL

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