Hank Gowdy
Quotes From Gowdy
"We didn't belong where we finished, except for one thing — We were a great team. Not great players, except for great pitchers. George made us a great team." — on the 1914 Boston Braves and the contribution of manager George Stallings
Played For
New York Giants (1910-1911)
Boston Braves (1911-1923)
New York Giants (1923-1925)
Boston Braves (1929-1930)
Managed
Cincinnati Reds (1946)
Born
Henry Morgan Gowdy was born on August 24, 1889, in Columbus, OH.
Died
August 1, 1966, Columbus, OH
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: C
Primary Team: BSN
Major League Debut
September 13, 1910
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1910
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Eddie Foster
Chick Gandil
Ray Caldwell
Hank Gowdy
Related Players
George Stallings
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1937 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.0% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
8 |
3.1% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.5% |
1942 |
BBWAA |
8 |
3.4% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.2% |
1947 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.6% |
1948 |
BBWAA |
3 |
2.5% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
10 |
6.5% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
6 |
3.6% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
26 |
11.5% |
1952 |
BBWAA |
34 |
14.5% |
1953 |
BBWAA |
58 |
22.0% |
1954 |
BBWAA |
51 |
20.2% |
1955 |
BBWAA |
90 |
35.9% |
1956 |
BBWAA |
49 |
25.4% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
45 |
16.9% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
38 |
14.1% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1914 World Series
1923 World Series
1924 World Series
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