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Dummy Hoy's Hall of Fame Hall Pass?
22 Oct
Summary
- Campaign seeks one million signatures for Dummy Hoy's Hall of Fame induction.
- Hoy's impact on baseball hand signals is widely acknowledged.
- Albert Pujols and Troy Kotsur back the Hall of Fame bid.
A campaign is actively working to secure a place for William "Dummy" Hoy in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Sign for Hoy initiative aims to gather one million petition signatures before the Classic Baseball Era Committee considers candidates for the Class of 2028. Hoy, a Deaf center fielder from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is credited with helping to popularize the hand signals currently used by umpires.
Narrated by Bob Costas, a documentary titled Hoy: The Hands That Shaped the Game is set to be released. The campaign has garnered significant support from various personalities, including baseball star Albert Pujols and Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur, as well as Deaf advocate Nyle DiMarco. Hoy amassed impressive statistics over his 14-year career, including 2,048 hits and 596 stolen bases.
The Sign for Hoy campaign is collecting signatures to demonstrate public support for his induction. The Classic Baseball Era Committee is scheduled to vote in December 2027. Hoy, who lost his hearing at age 3 and passed away in 1961 at 99, deserves recognition for his impact on the game and the Deaf community.
