Loy Hanning

Loy Vernon Hanning

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 175 lb.
• Debut September 20, 1939
• Final Game July 25, 1942
• Born October 18, 1917 in Bunker, MO USA
• Died June 24, 1986 in Washington, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Missouri native Loy Hanning spent eight seasons in professional baseball from 1937 to 1948. He also served in the United States Army during World War II.

He pitched in a total of 16 games for the 1939 and 1942 St. Louis Browns. Loy came on late in the 1939 season and appeared in four games, losing his only decision, while pitching ten innings. He was back with the Browns again in 1942, appearing in 11 games and went 1-1 with a 7.79 ERA.

The rest of Hanning's time was spent in the minor leagues, pitching for five different teams during his eight active seasons. His best numbers came in his first year (1937), when he went 16-7 in 29 games for the Fayetteville Angels of the class D Arkansas-Missouri League. His 16 wins tied Dewey Derry for the league lead and he was chosen for the All-Star team. His 1939 year was also strong as he went 9-5 with a 4.20 ERA in 28 games with the Springfield Browns of the class B Three-I League. This would be his last winning season.

Loy's last season came in 1948 when he was 4-5 with a 4.50 ERA for the San Antonio Missions of the class AA Texas League. The 30-year-old finished up his minor league career with a 61-54 record while appearing in 215 games.

After baseball, Hanning returned to the Missouri area, where he worked and lived until his death on June 24, 1986. He died at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO. He was 68 years of age.