Nicknamed for his physical resemblance to a small hut, the 6'1" 240-lb Hogan was
an excellent target behind the plate as well as a solid hitter. Traded to the Giants
with Jimmy Welsh for
Rogers Hornsby in January 1928, Hogan hit .333, the first of
four consecutive .300 seasons, and was one of seven Giants regulars to hit .300 that
year. Sold back to the Braves for the 1933 season, he shook off public criticism
of his weight to record 120 consecutive errorless games, 18 shy of the NL record
for catchers.
(JK)
Shanty Hogan
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