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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