Hooks Dauss

Baseball Player

Birthday September 20, 1889

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Indianapolis, IN

DEATH DATE Jul 27, 1963 (73)

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About

MLB pitcher who won 222 games over his 15-year career with the Detroit Tigers.

Before Fame

He was slight of stature at 5'10" and 165 pounds, yet he commanded attention in high school with his prowess on the pitchers mound.

Trivia

He set the record for most wins ever by a Detroit Tigers pitcher.

Family Life

He married Ollie Dauss in 1915.

Associated With

He played alongside Hall of Fame outfielder Ty Cobb for several years on the Detroit Tigers.