Hooks Foreman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hooks Foreman |
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| Born: August 4, 1895 Foreman, Oklahoma |
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| Died: August 23, 1940 (aged 45) Kansas City, Missouri |
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| 1921, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |||
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| 1926, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |||
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Sylvester "Hooks" Foreman was a talented baseball catcher who played in the Negro leagues. He was born on August 4, 1895, and passed away on August 23, 1940. Hooks Foreman played baseball from 1921 to 1933. During his career, he played for several different teams.
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Who Was Hooks Foreman?
Hooks Foreman was a well-known catcher in the Negro leagues. These leagues were professional baseball leagues for African American players. They existed when Black players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball. Hooks was known for his skills behind home plate.
Early Baseball Days
Hooks Foreman first joined the Kansas City Monarchs team. This was a very famous team in the Negro leagues. He was listed on their reserve team from 1920 to 1924.
However, Hooks often played for another team. This team was called All Nations. It was a special "barnstorming" team. Barnstorming teams traveled around to play games. They played in many different towns and cities.
Playing with John Donaldson
While with All Nations, Hooks Foreman often caught for John Donaldson. Donaldson was a very famous pitcher. Hooks would catch Donaldson's pitches during their games. They traveled together to many places.
Life on the Road
After his time with the Monarchs and All Nations, Hooks kept playing. He continued to work with top pitchers from the Negro leagues. He played in various towns across the United States and Canada.
Some of the places he played included:
Teams Hooks Played For
Hooks Foreman played for many teams throughout his career. He was a valuable player for each one.
Here are some of the teams he played with:
- Kansas City Monarchs (1920–1923, 1925, 1933)
- All Nations (1921–1923)
- Milwaukee Bears (1923)
- Homestead Grays (1924)
- Cleveland Browns (1924)
- Indianapolis ABCs (1926)
- Bertha Fishermen (1927–1928)
- Moose Jaw, SK (1927)
- Little Falls, Minnesota (1929–1930)
- John Donaldson's All Stars (1932)
- Washington Pilots (1932)
Remembering Hooks Foreman
Hooks Foreman passed away in 1940. He is buried in Coffeyville, Kansas. He is remembered as an important player. He helped shape the history of baseball in the Negro leagues. His contributions to the game are still valued today.
