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Saw it in Cincy!
Saw it in Cincy! - William "Dummy" Hoy Day
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Join me as I sit down with Brenda Linkous and David Keinath of Deafinitely For All Entertainment and National Baseball Hall of Fame Broadcaster and Cincinnati Reds Hall of famer, Marty Brennaman as we discuss William "Dummy" Hoy.
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Dummy Hoy was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the century who was deaf and is widely credited with helping inspire the hand signals still used in baseball today. From safe and out calls to strikes and balls, Hoy’s impact on the game can still be seen every single day on the diamond!
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In this episode, we dive into:⚾️ Dummy Hoy’s incredible baseball career and legacy!⚾️ How he helped shape the game forever!⚾️ The impact Hoy’s story has on the deaf community today!⚾️ The ongoing push to get Dummy Hoy inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown!
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This is such an inspiring conversation about inclusion, perseverance, baseball history, and giving overdue recognition to someone who helped shape America’s pastime!
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