Eddie Hohnhorst
Edward Hicks Hohnhorst (January 31, 1885 – March 28, 1916) was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played for two seasons. He played in 18 games for the Cleveland Naps during the 1910 Cleveland Naps season and 15 games during the 1912 Cleveland Naps season.
| Eddie Hohnhorst | |
|---|---|
| First baseman | |
| Born: January 31, 1885 Covington, Kentucky | |
| Died: March 28, 1916 (aged 31) Covington, Kentucky | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 10, 1910, for the Cleveland Naps | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 23, 1912, for the Cleveland Naps | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .265 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 8 |
| Teams | |
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Death
Hohnhorst became a police officer in Covington, Kentucky. In 1914 he shot a suspect during an arrest.[1] Although he was found to be blameless for the death, Hohnhorst became guilt-ridden, which led to alcoholism, lack of sleep and stomach pains.[2] Hohnhorst committed suicide with his service revolver, with the death certificate citing "temporary insanity" as the reason for his death.[2]
References
- "Former Hen, Now a Cop, Killed Negro in a Hand to Hand Fight", The Toledo News-Bee, March 17, 1914
- Russo, Frank (2006). Bury My Heart at Cooperstown: Salacious, Sad, and Surreal Deaths in the History of Baseball. United States: Triumph Books. p. 272. ISBN 1572438223.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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