Solly Hofman

Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates (1903)
Chicago Cubs (1904-1912)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1912-1913)
Brooklyn Tip-Tops (1914)
Buffalo Bisons (1915)
New York Yankees (1916)
Chicago Cubs (1916)

Factoids
On June 24, 1910, Cubs' first baseman Solly Hofman played an entire game against Pittsburgh without recording a putout.

Born
Arthur Frederick Hofman was born on October 29, 1882, in St. Louis, MO.

Died
March 10, 1956, St.Louis, MO

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  CHN

Major League Debut
July 28, 1903

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1903
John Titus
Hans Lobert
Solly Hofman
Lee Tannehill
George Moriarty
Jake Stahl
Three-Finger Brown
Chief Bender
Red Ames

Nicknames
Circus Solly

Post-Season Appearances
1906 World Series
1908 World Series
1910 World Series

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Sources used for the Solly Hofman Player Page:
SABR member Greg Beston