A consistent first baseman for the Reds, Hoblitzell was sold to the Red Sox in the
middle of 1914 and assigned to room with rookie pitcher Babe Ruth. A starter for
Boston's World Champions in 1915 and '16, he retired two years later at the age of
29 to practice dentistry. He later returned to baseball as a minor league manager
and umpire.
(JK)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 16, 1914:
The Red Sox acquire 1B Dick Hoblitzell from Cincinnati.
»April 11, 1917: In pregame drills before the Yankees Opening Day at the Polo Grounds, the Yankees impress General Leonard Wood by marching in drills. The Sox, having not practiced, decline, but then drill New York 10–3 in the game. Boston breaks a 3-3 tie with four runs in the 7th, three coming home on round tripper by Dick Hoblitzell. Tilly Walker adds a double, two triples and four RBIs for Boston, while Babe Ruth allows just three hits, all singles, in beating Ray Caldwell.
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