Jack Hoey

John Bernard Hoey

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 5' 9", Weight 185 lb.
• School College of the Holy Cross
• High School Holy Cross Preparatory
• Debut June 27, 1906
• Final Game October 7, 1908
• Born November 10, 1881 in Watertown, MA USA
• Died November 14, 1947 in Waterbury, CT USA

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Biographical Information

Jack Hoey played three years in the major leagues for the Boston Americans, serving as a regular outfielder in 1906, his first season.

Hoey came out of College of the Holy Cross, where he attended in 1904-1906, in an era when Holy Cross was frequently sending players to the majors. Hoey made his major league debut in June of 1906 and played in the outfield for manager Jimmy Collins. The big star on the team was 39-year-old Cy Young.

Hoey played less in 1907 and 1908, spending some time in the minors each year. In 1907 he was a successful pinch-hitter, posting an average of .444 in that role (Source: The book Stand and Deliver). He continued to play in the minors through 1915, usually in the Northeastern part of the country.

He participated in a famous 24-inning game on September 1, 1906 between Boston and the Philadelphia Athletics.

He managed in the minors in 1912.

Through 2019, the only other major leaguer with the same last name has been Jim Hoey.

Related Sites

• Jack Hoey at the SABR Bio Project