Dubbed with the nickname accorded anyone with Indian ancestry, the half-Cherokee
was a successful reliever for the Tigers during the early 1930s, twice leading the
AL in relief wins (1932, 1935). His work helped Detroit to pennants in 1934 and '35.
He left the majors after 1938 and pitched six years of AAA ball before being recalled
by the Tigers for a brief wartime stint. (JK)
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»August 31, 1932:
Detroit P Chief Hogsett hits two HRs, as the Tigers end Tony Freitas' winning streak at 10 with a 5-4 victory over the A's.
»April 30, 1936:
The A's outslug the Browns, 12–8 behind George Puccinelli's four hits. Bill Dietrich chops down Sugar Cain for the win. Browns manager Hornsby announces that he is swapping 1B Jack Burns to the Tigers for lefty Chief Hogsett and cash. Burns will take over for the injured Greenberg and hit .283.
»May 31, 1936:
In a 5-run rally in the 9th at Detroit, Rogers Hornsby's pinch single drives in the winner and gives the Browns an 11–10 win over the Tigers. Starting pitcher Chief Hogsett, making his first appearance with the last-place Browns, hits four Detroit batters to tie the ML record.
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