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Don Hood, 73, American baseball player (Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals).
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|Donald Harris Hood (October 16, 1949 – June 10, 2023) was an American professional baseball player. He played in the Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1973 to 1983 for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Kansas City Royals.
Baseball career
Hood was born in Florence, South Carolina. He pitched as both a starting pitcher and as a relief pitcher during his major league career. Hood was selected in the first round, 17th overall, in the 1969 Major League Baseball draft by the Baltimore Orioles. He made his major league debut on July 16, 1973, pitching in relief of starter Jesse Jefferson in a 7–5 Baltimore victory over the Oakland Athletics at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. He and Boog Powell were traded to the Cleveland Indians for Dave Duncan and minor league outfielder Alvin McGrew on February 25 1975. He would spend the next four-and-a-half seasons in Cleveland, appearing in a career high 41 games in 1977.
During the 1979 season Hood was traded to the New York Yankees for catcher/designated hitter Cliff Johnson. He appeared in 27 games with New York that season, finishing with a 3.07 ERA.
Following the 1979 season, Hood was granted free agency and he subsequently signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on March 13, 1980. He appeared in just 33 games with the Cardinals, as the club released him on October 25, 1980.
Hood then signed with the Kansas City Royals before the 1981 season and appeared in 57 games over the next two seasons. His final major league appearance came on October 2, 1983, at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, in an 8–4 Royals' loss.
Death
Hood died on June 10, 2023, at the age of 73.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.For which player was Donald Harris Hood traded to the New York Yankees in 1979?
- A.Cliff Johnsoncorrect
- B.Dave Duncan
- C.Jesse Jefferson
- D.Alvin McGrew
In 1979, Donald Harris Hood was traded to the New York Yankees for catcher/designated hitter Cliff Johnson.
Source: Baseball career section
2.What was the ERA of Donald Harris Hood while appearing in 27 games for the New York Yankees in 1979?
- A.8.4
- B.4.1
- C.3.07correct
- D.7.5
Donald Harris Hood finished the 1979 season with the New York Yankees with a 3.07 ERA.
Source: Baseball career section
3.On what date did the St. Louis Cardinals release Donald Harris Hood?
- A.October 25, 1980correct
- B.June 10, 2023
- C.October 2, 1983
- D.March 13, 1980
The St. Louis Cardinals released Donald Harris Hood on October 25, 1980.
Source: Baseball career section
4.How many games did Donald Harris Hood appear in during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals?
- A.27
- B.41
- C.33correct
- D.57
Donald Harris Hood appeared in 33 games with the St. Louis Cardinals before being released.
Source: Baseball career section
5.Following his release from the St. Louis Cardinals, which team did Donald Harris Hood sign with before the 1981 season?
- A.Kansas City Royalscorrect
- B.Cleveland Indians
- C.Baltimore Orioles
- D.New York Yankees
Donald Harris Hood signed with the Kansas City Royals before the 1981 season.
Source: Baseball career section
6.In total, how many games did Donald Harris Hood appear in for the Kansas City Royals over two seasons?
- A.33
- B.27
- C.57correct
- D.41
Donald Harris Hood appeared in 57 games for the Kansas City Royals over two seasons.
Source: Baseball career section
7.On what date was the final major league appearance for Donald Harris Hood?
- A.June 10, 2023
- B.October 25, 1980
- C.October 2, 1983correct
- D.July 16, 1973
The final major league appearance for Donald Harris Hood occurred on October 2, 1983.
Source: Baseball career section
8.At what age did Donald Harris Hood die?
- A.73correct
- B.83
- C.65
- D.70
Donald Harris Hood died on June 10, 2023, at the age of 73.
Source: Death section
9.On what date did Donald Harris Hood pass away?
- A.October 25, 1980
- B.June 10, 2023correct
- C.October 16, 1949
- D.October 2, 1983
Donald Harris Hood died on June 10, 2023.
Source: Death section
10.In what city was Donald Harris Hood born?
- A.Baltimore, Maryland
- B.Cleveland, Ohio
- C.Florence, South Carolinacorrect
- D.St. Louis, Missouri
Donald Harris Hood was born in Florence, South Carolina.
Source: Baseball career section
11.On what date was Donald Harris Hood born?
- A.October 16, 1949correct
- B.February 25, 1975
- C.June 10, 2023
- D.July 16, 1973
Donald Harris Hood was born on October 16, 1949.
Source: Biography introduction
12.Which team selected Donald Harris Hood in the first round of the 1969 Major League Baseball draft?
- A.St. Louis Cardinals
- B.New York Yankees
- C.Kansas City Royals
- D.Baltimore Oriolescorrect
Donald Harris Hood was selected in the first round of the 1969 draft by the Baltimore Orioles.
Source: Baseball career section
13.In what year did Donald Harris Hood make his major league debut?
- A.1969
- B.1973correct
- C.1979
- D.1983
Donald Harris Hood made his major league debut on July 16, 1973.
Source: Baseball career section
14.Against which team did Donald Harris Hood make his major league debut?
- A.Cleveland Indians
- B.Kansas City Royals
- C.Oakland Athleticscorrect
- D.St. Louis Cardinals
Donald Harris Hood made his major league debut in a victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Source: Baseball career section
15.With which teammate was Donald Harris Hood traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1975?
- A.Alvin McGrew
- B.Jesse Jefferson
- C.Cliff Johnson
- D.Boog Powellcorrect
Donald Harris Hood and Boog Powell were traded to the Cleveland Indians on February 25, 1975.
Source: Baseball career section
16.During his time with the Cleveland Indians, how many games did Donald Harris Hood appear in during the 1977 season?
- A.57
- B.41correct
- C.33
- D.27
Donald Harris Hood appeared in a career high 41 games in 1977 while with the Cleveland Indians.
Source: Baseball career section
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