Harvey Hendrick facts for kids
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: November 9, 1897 Mason, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Died: October 29, 1941 (aged 43) Covington, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| April 20, 1923, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| August 28, 1934, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| Batting average | .308 | ||
| Home runs | 48 | ||
| Runs batted in | 413 | ||
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Meet Harvey "Gink" Hendrick, an American baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for eleven years! Born on November 9, 1897, he played for many different teams before he passed away on October 29, 1941. He was known for his strong hitting and played as a first baseman.
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Harvey Hendrick's Early Life
Harvey Hendrick was born near Mason, Tennessee, on November 9, 1897. His parents were Richard T. and Nannie Harvey Hendrick. He went to elementary school in Brownsville, Tennessee.
Later, Harvey attended a special school called Fitzgerald & Clarke School in Tullahoma, Tennessee. This school helped students get ready for college. Famous football players like Lynn Bomar and Hek Wakefield also went there.
College Days at Vanderbilt
After prep school, Harvey went to Vanderbilt University. He was a talented athlete and played both football and baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. In football, he was a favorite player for Jess Neely, who would often throw the ball to him.
Harvey Hendrick's Baseball Career
After finishing college at Vanderbilt, Harvey Hendrick signed with the Memphis Chicks. However, he was released from the team before he even got to play a game.
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Harvey began his professional baseball journey with the Chattanooga Lookouts in 1921. He had a batting average of .274 in 141 games. The next year, in 1922, he played for the Galveston Sand Crabs. He did even better, hitting for a .311 batting average in 134 games.
Joining the Major Leagues
After his great season with the Sand Crabs, Harvey was signed by the Boston Red Sox. Soon after, he was traded to the famous New York Yankees. This trade happened with George Pipgras in exchange for Al DeVormer.
Harvey made his big league debut with the Yankees in 1923. He played in 37 games and had a .273 batting average. He even got one at-bat in the 1923 World Series, which the Yankees won!
Playing for Different Teams
Harvey played one more year with the Yankees, appearing in 40 games. Then, he joined the Cleveland Indians for 25 games. In 1926, he played in the minor leagues for the Newark Bears.
In 1927, Harvey joined the Brooklyn Robins. He was a very versatile player, meaning he could play many different positions. He had a fantastic year, hitting .310 and stealing 29 bases in 128 games. He continued to play well, hitting .318 in 1928.
His best year was 1929, when he hit an amazing .354! This was the ninth-highest batting average in the National League. He also hit 14 home runs and had 82 runs batted in (RBIs). In 1930, his average was .257.
Later Career Years
After playing just one game for the Robins in 1931, Harvey was traded to the Cincinnati Reds. He was traded for another player named Mickey Heath. For the Reds, he played in 137 games and had a .314 batting average.
In 1932, Harvey split his time between the Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was traded to the Cardinals along with Benny Frey for a player named Chick Hafey. He finished his career playing for the Chicago Cubs in 1933 and the Philadelphia Phillies in 1934.
Harvey Hendrick's Career Highlights
Over his 11-year career in Major League Baseball, Harvey Hendrick played in 922 games. He had a total batting average of .308, which means he got a hit almost one out of every three times he batted!
He scored 434 runs scored, hit 48 home runs, and had 413 RBIs. His on-base percentage was .364, showing how often he got on base. He hit over .300 four times in his career, which is a great achievement for any baseball player.
Passing Away
Harvey Hendrick passed away at his home in Covington, Tennessee, on October 29, 1941. He was 43 years old.
See also
- List of Vanderbilt University people
- 1920 Vanderbilt Commodores football team
- 1920 College Football All-Southern Team
