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Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy
William Hoy loved baseball. Growing up in the 1860s and ’70s, he dreamed of one day playing in the major leagues. A far-off fantasy for many boys, fulfilling this dream was even more of a long shot for William, who was deaf.
Striving to find his place in a hearing world, Hoy became a shoemaker. He took pride in his work, but baseball was still his real love. When an amateur team coach saw him playing behind the shoemaker’s shop, Hoy dazzled the coach with his hard-hitting skills. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and eventually to the majors, Hoy proved himself again and again—overcoming obstacles and becoming a star both on and off the baseball diamond.
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is a tribute to one of the most inspirational figures in baseball history. A talented player with a standout record, Hoy is a shining example that success in life should not be measured by differences but by drive and determination.
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Striving to find his place in a hearing world, Hoy became a shoemaker. He took pride in his work, but baseball was still his real love. When an amateur team coach saw him playing behind the shoemaker’s shop, Hoy dazzled the coach with his hard-hitting skills. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and eventually to the majors, Hoy proved himself again and again—overcoming obstacles and becoming a star both on and off the baseball diamond.
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is a tribute to one of the most inspirational figures in baseball history. A talented player with a standout record, Hoy is a shining example that success in life should not be measured by differences but by drive and determination.
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40 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2012
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April 30, 2017
This Schneider Family Award winner introduced me to someone whom I'd never heard of before--William Hoy, a deaf baseball player. His story was fascinating, especially how he adapted himself to compensate for being unable to hear. I'm surprised that he didn't stay in the sport longer, but at least he worked with those who were interested in baseball for the rest of his life. I think he should be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his amazing accomplishments. Recommended!
April 14, 2017
I'm a huge baseball fan. The Cincinnati Reds are my team. I was fascinated to learn from this great picture book biography the story of William Hoy. He's an Ohioan. He played for the Reds at one point. As a young child, he became very ill - to the point where it had lasting effects. He lost his ability to hear, and as a result, unable to develop his speech. At a time, different from our own, he wasn't widely accepted by peers and adults alike.
He worked hard, and persevered to become someone famous - a major league baseball player. I love the insight of how crowds, to show appreciation, would throw confetti knowing he couldn't hear their cheers. As an educator, and one who currently works with a student who has cochlear implants, this is an inspiring find of a book to connect my own interests and the motivations and connections of my students. Check this story out!
He worked hard, and persevered to become someone famous - a major league baseball player. I love the insight of how crowds, to show appreciation, would throw confetti knowing he couldn't hear their cheers. As an educator, and one who currently works with a student who has cochlear implants, this is an inspiring find of a book to connect my own interests and the motivations and connections of my students. Check this story out!
April 29, 2019
William Hoy became deaf because of illness when he was a child. He learned to play baseball and dreamt of joining the major leagues. This very interesting story tells of a determined and smart ballplayer, the obstacles he had to overcome before and as a member of the major league, and the important role he played in helping other deaf players.
Wonderful illustrations.
Wonderful illustrations.
November 29, 2017
I'm not a baseball fan, but I am impressed by William Hoy. Hoy had meningitis when he was three and while he recovered, the illness left him deaf. Hoy loved playing baseball and dreamed of becoming a professional. His path to the major leagues was an interesting, unconventional path (at least at first), but he not only made it into the major leagues, he set records.
This biography is engaging and the illustrations that accompany it are wonderful! This could lead to great discussions about perseverance, about pursuing your dreams, about not allowing challenges/disabilities prevent you from working to achieve your goals.
This biography is engaging and the illustrations that accompany it are wonderful! This could lead to great discussions about perseverance, about pursuing your dreams, about not allowing challenges/disabilities prevent you from working to achieve your goals.
July 16, 2012
(Also posted on my blog Hearing Sparks.)
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is by Bill Wise (illustrations by Adam Gustavson). It takes us through the life of William Hoy. William, or "Dummy" as he actually came to prefer to be called (the term was acceptable in the 19th century), was deafened by a bout with meningitis in his childhood.
Hoy never gave up on his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues. This book vividly describes his experiences growing up and proving his abilities to be able to move up in the baseball ranks. Hoy retired from baseball over a century ago, but his accomplishments still rank up there with today's notable players. According to the book, he is "one of only three outfielders to record three assists to home plate in one game and is the only outfielder ever to lead a major league in assists, putouts, and fielding percentage in the same season."
In order to play, Hoy had to overcome initial skepticism as well as difficulty with the mechanics of the game itself (not being able to hear the umpire's calls meant he had to turn and look at him after each pitch, leaving him unable to see the pitcher getting ready to throw another ball). The book is an inspiration, showing how Hoy beat his obstacles and became very successful.
Silent Star: The Story of Deaf Major Leaguer William Hoy is by Bill Wise (illustrations by Adam Gustavson). It takes us through the life of William Hoy. William, or "Dummy" as he actually came to prefer to be called (the term was acceptable in the 19th century), was deafened by a bout with meningitis in his childhood.
Hoy never gave up on his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues. This book vividly describes his experiences growing up and proving his abilities to be able to move up in the baseball ranks. Hoy retired from baseball over a century ago, but his accomplishments still rank up there with today's notable players. According to the book, he is "one of only three outfielders to record three assists to home plate in one game and is the only outfielder ever to lead a major league in assists, putouts, and fielding percentage in the same season."
In order to play, Hoy had to overcome initial skepticism as well as difficulty with the mechanics of the game itself (not being able to hear the umpire's calls meant he had to turn and look at him after each pitch, leaving him unable to see the pitcher getting ready to throw another ball). The book is an inspiration, showing how Hoy beat his obstacles and became very successful.
February 3, 2025
This is another book that was bought for my classroom. I needed to give it a read before adding it to the classroom library. It was good and informative but if I’m being honest didn’t stick out to me like the other William Hoy book I have. This one wasn’t as memorable.
October 11, 2020
About a boy who loses his hearing due to ailment. He attends school for the deaf, becomes a shoemaker and plays pick-up baseball. He eventually make it to the major leagues!
December 25, 2025
A good story about a little known Major League baseball player.
September 19, 2014
This book tells the amazing story of William Hoy (1862-1961), nicknamed “Dummy,” who lost his hearing at age three after a bout of meningitis. Nevertheless, Hoy went on not only to become a major league baseball star, but still ranks today in the top twenty-five in a number of all-time career statistics.
One (of many) touching moments in the story occurs in 1902, when Hoy, batting for the Cincinnati Reds, went up against the deaf pitcher of the New York Giants, Luther Taylor. As the author writes:
"For the first - and only - time ever, a deaf batter would face a deaf pitcher in a big league game.”
When Hoy approached home plate to bat, he greeted Taylor with American Sign Language, saying “I’m glad to see you.”
The Giants won that day, but Hoy felt proud.
A year later, Hoy retired from professional baseball. He and his wife Anna, also deaf, bought a farm near Cincinnati where they raised their three children. In addition, he coached and umpired in deaf baseball leagues. He was awarded a lifetime pass to major league baseball events, and attended games right up to his death at age ninety-nine.
The author concludes:
"William ‘Dummy’ Hoy was an inspiration to all who met him. Never giving up on his dream, he overcame numerous obstacles to become the first deaf player to have a long and distinguished career in the major leagues. He was a courageous, determined hero.”
In an Afterward, the author reports that some baseball historians credit Hoy with influencing the use of hand signals by umpires. Hoy did use hand signals to communicate with his teammates. But other historians attribute the development of hand signals to Ed Dundon, a deaf pitcher in the American Association from 1883-84, and later an umpire. Still others observe that it was not until 1907 that the hand signal became standard for umpires. But there is no doubt that hand signals helped Hoy, and that he spread their use over the course of his career. His batting average increased dramatically after he arranged for his team’s third base coach to communicate with him by arm signals.
Illustrator Adam Gustavson does a fine job. He spent months researching baseball uniforms, rules, and stadiums for this assignment, and it shows in the many period elements in the backgrounds of his pictures. I also was impressed by the way he skillfully employs perspective in his lush oils. On the front and back flyleaves, you can see some of his pencil drawings for his initial sketches.
Discussion: When I heard this book been published and I tried to get a copy at my local big box book store, I was unsuccessful. They told me they didn’t stock it because “there isn’t any market for these kinds of books.” I took “these kinds” to mean books featuring stories of disabled people, because I knew “these kinds” didn’t mean picture books about sport stars. (They offered to order it for me, but I declined, opting to take my business elsewhere.)
Evaluation: This is an excellent book. It is interesting, informative, and inspirational.
One (of many) touching moments in the story occurs in 1902, when Hoy, batting for the Cincinnati Reds, went up against the deaf pitcher of the New York Giants, Luther Taylor. As the author writes:
"For the first - and only - time ever, a deaf batter would face a deaf pitcher in a big league game.”
When Hoy approached home plate to bat, he greeted Taylor with American Sign Language, saying “I’m glad to see you.”
The Giants won that day, but Hoy felt proud.
A year later, Hoy retired from professional baseball. He and his wife Anna, also deaf, bought a farm near Cincinnati where they raised their three children. In addition, he coached and umpired in deaf baseball leagues. He was awarded a lifetime pass to major league baseball events, and attended games right up to his death at age ninety-nine.
The author concludes:
"William ‘Dummy’ Hoy was an inspiration to all who met him. Never giving up on his dream, he overcame numerous obstacles to become the first deaf player to have a long and distinguished career in the major leagues. He was a courageous, determined hero.”
In an Afterward, the author reports that some baseball historians credit Hoy with influencing the use of hand signals by umpires. Hoy did use hand signals to communicate with his teammates. But other historians attribute the development of hand signals to Ed Dundon, a deaf pitcher in the American Association from 1883-84, and later an umpire. Still others observe that it was not until 1907 that the hand signal became standard for umpires. But there is no doubt that hand signals helped Hoy, and that he spread their use over the course of his career. His batting average increased dramatically after he arranged for his team’s third base coach to communicate with him by arm signals.
Illustrator Adam Gustavson does a fine job. He spent months researching baseball uniforms, rules, and stadiums for this assignment, and it shows in the many period elements in the backgrounds of his pictures. I also was impressed by the way he skillfully employs perspective in his lush oils. On the front and back flyleaves, you can see some of his pencil drawings for his initial sketches.
Discussion: When I heard this book been published and I tried to get a copy at my local big box book store, I was unsuccessful. They told me they didn’t stock it because “there isn’t any market for these kinds of books.” I took “these kinds” to mean books featuring stories of disabled people, because I knew “these kinds” didn’t mean picture books about sport stars. (They offered to order it for me, but I declined, opting to take my business elsewhere.)
Evaluation: This is an excellent book. It is interesting, informative, and inspirational.
March 2, 2013
Who still thinks multiculturalism is a vulgar affront to canonical literature?
There is the idea that children don't need to see characters just like them, and good writing and storylines are universal. To them I say: this book was for me like a cool drink of water after a long trek in the desert.
A rare title about Deaf history (outside of Helen Keller) this remarkable book introduces young readers to an extraordinary man and his language and culture.
William Hoy, nicknamed Dummy (there's a note to put that into historical context), loved baseball, Growing up in the 1860s and '70's, he dreamed of one day playing in the major leagues. A far-off fantasy for many boys, let alone one who was deaf. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and eventually to the majors as an outfielder, Hoy became a star, on and off the baseball diamond.
Hoy used American Sign Language and some baseball historians credit him with influencing the use of hand signals by umpires.
Bill Wise's crisp, informative prose and Adam Gustavson's rich illustrations are perfect for telling Hoy's story.
As a forty-three year old Deaf woman, I was stunned and joyous to read and reread this book. "Yes! I recognize that man. He's me." So I can only imagine what it will mean to young deaf readers.
The peak of the story probably comes on May 16, 1902, when Hoy, playing for the Cincinnati Reds, goes up against another deaf player signed by a major league, Luther Taylor of the New York Giants. "As Hoy approached the home plate to bat, he politely greeted Taylor [who was pitching]. "I'm glad to see you!" Hoy signed. As Hoy stood on first base, he exhaled. Then he looked at Taylor. The young pitcher gave Hoy a slight tip of his hat. Hoy tipped his hat too, and smiled."
This book should have won a 2013 Schneider Family Award from the ALA. We need many more titles like it, for all readers. Not just fiction that includes disability characters; but re/claiming our history. Borrowed through ILL, I will ask my library to buy it, and I will recommend it and use it in school presentations.
There is the idea that children don't need to see characters just like them, and good writing and storylines are universal. To them I say: this book was for me like a cool drink of water after a long trek in the desert.
A rare title about Deaf history (outside of Helen Keller) this remarkable book introduces young readers to an extraordinary man and his language and culture.
William Hoy, nicknamed Dummy (there's a note to put that into historical context), loved baseball, Growing up in the 1860s and '70's, he dreamed of one day playing in the major leagues. A far-off fantasy for many boys, let alone one who was deaf. Moving from amateur clubs to the minor leagues and eventually to the majors as an outfielder, Hoy became a star, on and off the baseball diamond.
Hoy used American Sign Language and some baseball historians credit him with influencing the use of hand signals by umpires.
Bill Wise's crisp, informative prose and Adam Gustavson's rich illustrations are perfect for telling Hoy's story.
As a forty-three year old Deaf woman, I was stunned and joyous to read and reread this book. "Yes! I recognize that man. He's me." So I can only imagine what it will mean to young deaf readers.
The peak of the story probably comes on May 16, 1902, when Hoy, playing for the Cincinnati Reds, goes up against another deaf player signed by a major league, Luther Taylor of the New York Giants. "As Hoy approached the home plate to bat, he politely greeted Taylor [who was pitching]. "I'm glad to see you!" Hoy signed. As Hoy stood on first base, he exhaled. Then he looked at Taylor. The young pitcher gave Hoy a slight tip of his hat. Hoy tipped his hat too, and smiled."
This book should have won a 2013 Schneider Family Award from the ALA. We need many more titles like it, for all readers. Not just fiction that includes disability characters; but re/claiming our history. Borrowed through ILL, I will ask my library to buy it, and I will recommend it and use it in school presentations.
July 14, 2012
At the age of 3, William Hoy became deaf after being sick with meningitis.
William "Dummy" Hoy was an inspiration to all. He never gave up on his dream and overcome numerous obstacles to be the first deaf player in the Majors. Hoy was known as the best fielding outfielder in the National League and ranks in the top 25 in all time career stats: stolen bases, assists, double plays. As of 2012, he remains 1 of 3 outfielders to record 3 assists to home plate in one game.
Spring of 1900, another deaf player played for the Giants. In 1902, for the first and only time ever, a deaf batter would face a deaf pitcher in a big league game. Thousands of fans watched the Reds and Giants play that day. When Hoy came to bat, he signed to Luther Taylor that he was happy to see him. Hoy opened the door for other deaf major league players: William Deegan, Dick Sipek, and Curtis Pride.
After retiring from baseball in 1903 he bought a 60 acre farm near Cincinnati where he and his wife who was also deaf raised 3 children. He operated a successful dairy farm for over 20 years.
1924 William Hoy sold his farm and became a personnel director for several hundred deaf employees at the Goodyear Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. He also coached and umpired in deaf baseball leagues.
Many folks credit Hoy with influencing the use of hand signals by umpires.
William Hoy was awarded a lifetime pass to the major league baseball events for his contributions to the game. He attended games up to his death at age 99!
Great review:
http://www.redeafined.com/2012/07/sil...
William "Dummy" Hoy was an inspiration to all. He never gave up on his dream and overcome numerous obstacles to be the first deaf player in the Majors. Hoy was known as the best fielding outfielder in the National League and ranks in the top 25 in all time career stats: stolen bases, assists, double plays. As of 2012, he remains 1 of 3 outfielders to record 3 assists to home plate in one game.
Spring of 1900, another deaf player played for the Giants. In 1902, for the first and only time ever, a deaf batter would face a deaf pitcher in a big league game. Thousands of fans watched the Reds and Giants play that day. When Hoy came to bat, he signed to Luther Taylor that he was happy to see him. Hoy opened the door for other deaf major league players: William Deegan, Dick Sipek, and Curtis Pride.
After retiring from baseball in 1903 he bought a 60 acre farm near Cincinnati where he and his wife who was also deaf raised 3 children. He operated a successful dairy farm for over 20 years.
1924 William Hoy sold his farm and became a personnel director for several hundred deaf employees at the Goodyear Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. He also coached and umpired in deaf baseball leagues.
Many folks credit Hoy with influencing the use of hand signals by umpires.
William Hoy was awarded a lifetime pass to the major league baseball events for his contributions to the game. He attended games up to his death at age 99!
Great review:
http://www.redeafined.com/2012/07/sil...
November 12, 2012
How hard would you work to follow your dreams? What if you couldn't hear, would you give up? Not William Ellsworth Hoy. He wanted to play baseball and the odds were against him but he made it through.
William Hoy grew up in Houcktow, OH. When he was three years old he became very sick and lost his hearing. When William was ten years old he went to a school for the deaf and learned to play baseball. He loved it and he was good at it. But, in 1879 the only thing a deaf person was allowed to do was manual labor. He worked in a shoe shop and eventually bought it. In the back he set up a baseball field where he played with teens when he had time.
In 1885 Hoy was approached by a coach who recruited players for an amateur team. Hoy's baseball career was set into motion. Author Bill Wise shares a remarkable story that would engage any young reader, baseball enthusiast, or child with disabilities. This intriguing story shares facts and beautifully illustrated pictures bring Hoy's career and struggles to life.
William Hoy grew up in Houcktow, OH. When he was three years old he became very sick and lost his hearing. When William was ten years old he went to a school for the deaf and learned to play baseball. He loved it and he was good at it. But, in 1879 the only thing a deaf person was allowed to do was manual labor. He worked in a shoe shop and eventually bought it. In the back he set up a baseball field where he played with teens when he had time.
In 1885 Hoy was approached by a coach who recruited players for an amateur team. Hoy's baseball career was set into motion. Author Bill Wise shares a remarkable story that would engage any young reader, baseball enthusiast, or child with disabilities. This intriguing story shares facts and beautifully illustrated pictures bring Hoy's career and struggles to life.
December 11, 2012
Back in the 19th century, William Hoy played baseball during every spare moment he had. He lost his hearing after a bout with meningitis as a boy, and few thought he had any chance of ever playing baseball anywhere other than a backlot somewhere. Eventually, though, he ended up playing major league baseball. Some even credit Hoy with the signs used by line coaches during the game since Hoy used signs to figure out whether the home plate umpire called a pitch a ball or a strike. The oil illustrations support the text nicely, a tribute to a man who pushed the boundaries of the sport he loved, inspiring others as well. The back matter reveals that although many have lobbied for Hoy to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, that hasn't happened yet.
August 26, 2013
This was on the Fulton County Elementary School suggested summer reading list. I put a hold on it at the beginning of the summer and it finally got to us a couple weeks ago. It is a very inspiring story, not necessarily about baseball, but about a man who overcame his handicap as well as stigma about deaf people's ability to play baseball, to become one of the league's greatest outfielders. Apparently this player, who played at the beginning of the 20th century, is still in many top 25 lists of various baseball statistical categories, including at the top of the list of outfielders who have thrown out at home plate 3 people in one game. My three boys (including my elementary schooler) listened and looked as I read it last night. A great feel good story for all ages!
October 3, 2013
Fascinating story of William Hoy, who played professional baseball for 14 years--in the 1880's-- and who was only the third deaf player in the major leagues. He was from Ohio, which always gets my attention. He came up with a system of hand signals for his coach to use to let him know what the umpire was calling after each pitch, so that he didn't have to turn around and read his lips. He was a record-breaker in many ways, including being the only outfielder EVER to lead a major league in assists, putouts, and fielding percentage in the same season. I may not know what exactly that means, not being a baseball fan, but I know it's pretty cool. The book has nice painting illustrations and a brief afterword talking about his career.
August 14, 2012
I love reading picture book biographies about inspiring and courageous individuals. William Hoy was definitely one such baseball player. I found his baseball career, as a deaf outfielder, interesting, but so was everything else that he accomplished. Seems like he should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame! I also appreciated the author's comments about the use of the word "dummy" which is certainly an offensive term today. I'm not sure it had to be right in the story, but it was good to have in the author note for sure. As a baseball fan, I think I will read Bill Wise's other biography about Louis Sockalexis, a Native American baseball pioneer.
February 21, 2013
William Hoy was the first major league baseball player to throw out three runners at the plate from the outfield in a single game. More than a hundred years later, only two others have done it. He is still among the top 25 base stealers in major league history. But don't cheer for him; he couldn't hear you. Few are good enough to play pro baseball, but how much harder would itbe if you couldn't hear your coach? Or the crack of the bat? Or your teammates yelling for the ball? Or even the umpire calling balls and strikes? We often say people with disabilities are just like everyone else. William "Dummy" Hoy wasn't; he was better.
April 5, 2015
This book is about William Hoy, a former major league baseball player. William, or as he liked to be called "Dummy", loved playing baseball but was discouraged because he was deaf. He worked as a shoemaker because he didn't think he could make it in the bigs. Until a coach saw him playing behind the store one day. He was then able to join a team and work his way up to the major leagues. I think this story is a great biography that could be shared with students of varying ages. It's a great story about not letting your disabilities or shortcomings get you down. Even those that may have a disadvantage can still accomplish their goals and their dreams.
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November 21, 2016A biography of William "Dummy" Hoy, who pursued his love of baseball and became the first deaf player to have a long career in the Major Leagues, where he accumulated records and top-ranking statistics. Includes an afterword, author's sources, and historical photograph.
Possible future ILL, HCPL has one copy. Nov 2016
Hoy, William Ellsworth
American baseball player
American Athletic Association of the Deaf Hall of Fame, inducted 1951
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, inducted 2003.
Know for the use of hand signals to communicate.
Possible future ILL, HCPL has one copy. Nov 2016
Hoy, William Ellsworth
American baseball player
American Athletic Association of the Deaf Hall of Fame, inducted 1951
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, inducted 2003.
Know for the use of hand signals to communicate.
December 3, 2019
What a fascinating book! Silent Star shares with us not only an interesting part of baseball history, but also a look into the history of deafness and its acceptance within society. I find it fascinating that although Hoy is undisputedly one of the best outfielders of all time, he still is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame! How sad that the prejudice that he probably felt on a daily basis has rolled over into his legacy.
January 13, 2013
Hoy did not settle for dreams deferred. His is a story waiting for a groundswell of growing awareness, possibly fueled by social media and a kids' letter-writing campaign. When the sports writers vote next year, again likely snubbing the steroid-tainted candidates, the name William "Dummy" Hoy should make its way into the discussion, guaranteeing that he will finally get full recognition for accomplishing his baseball dreams.
July 1, 2012
3.5 stars. I had not known about William Hoy and am very glad this book exists. I will be doing more research to learn more about him. I wish the book had focused more on his baseball career without so much info about his professions before and after baseball, as there is not enough room in picture book format to include all of the details the author hinted at.
November 15, 2016
Book that follows the life of William "dummy" hoy the famous baseball player. The book talks about the different challenges he faced as a deaf person in a hearing world and how he over came them. The book also briefly explains the title "dummy" and how that term has changed from what used to simply mean deaf and what it means now. Oil on paper.
October 20, 2012
Amazingly, this deaf major league outfielder has not been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Even though he grew up in an era where differences were not respected, he overcame his disability was a high achiever before, during, and after his professional career.
January 15, 2014
AMAZING! I had never heard of William Hoy before (which surprises me) and I love all of the adversities he overcame to play in the majors. A great read and would be perfect for the sports loving kids.
February 21, 2016
Yet again, I'm grateful to books and what they teach me. In this case, it's who they teach me about. I grew up following baseball and thought I knew some stuff. It's exciting to read that efforts exist to have Mr. Hoy's baseball accomplishments in the Hall of Fame. What an incredible player!
April 17, 2012
The story of William "Dummy" Hoy, the first deaf major league baseball player.
February 25, 2013
Fantastic biography of William Hoy, the first deaf man to play in the major leagues. His story will definitely resonate and fascinate students.
February 23, 2013
I'm partial to baseball stories, but I did think this was a fabulous story. Great addition for all classrooms and libraries.
April 24, 2017
Interesting and informative story of the first deaf major league baseball player.
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