Paul Hopkins

Paul Henry Hopkins

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
• School Colgate University
• High School Chester High School, Dean Academy
• Debut September 29, 1927
• Final Game July 12, 1929
• Born September 25, 1904 in Chester, CT USA
• Died January 2, 2004 in Middletown, CT USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Paul Hopkins of the Washington Senators made his big league debut on September 29, 1927 against the New York Yankees and gave up Babe Ruth's then-record-tying 59th home run of the season. He returned to the Senators in 1929 and was sold to the St. Louis Browns in midseason. After injuries ended his playing career, he worked in banking.

At the time of his death at age 99, Hopkins was the Oldest Living MLB Player. Hopkins was the last survivor from the 1929 season: Al Lopez, who outlived him, played in 1928 but not 1929.

Related Sites

• Paul Hopkins at the SABR Bio Project