Red Hardy
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Francis Joseph "Red" Hardy (January 6, 1923 in Marmarth, North Dakota
- August 15, 2003 in Phoenix, Arizona
) was a right-handed Major League Baseball
pitcher who played for the New York Giants
in .
Prior to playing professionally, he attended University of St. Thomas
.
Although Baseball-Reference.com says Hardy began his professional career in 1946 (i.e., that is when the Giants signed him), the SABR minor league database says he played some minor league baseball in 1942. The interruption in his professional career can be attributed to him serving as a pilot in the Navy during World War II
.
In 1942, he played for the Eau Claire Bears
, going 3-4 in 14 appearances. He played for the Minneapolis Millers
and St. Cloud Rox
in 1946, going 0-0 in five appearances with the Millers and 7-0 with a 1.70 ERA in eight games with the Rox.
From 1947 to 1949, he played for Minneapolis, going 9-9 in 1947, 10-10 in 1948 and 4-4 in 1949. He also played for the Jersey City Giants
in 1949, going 8-8 with them. In 1950, he played for Jersey City again, going 13-13. From 1947 to 1950, he finished exactly .500 each year.
Although he spent most of 1951 in the minors, going 6-5 with the Ottawa Giants
and 3-5 with the Oakland Oaks
, he also spent a couple games in the majors. On June 20, he made his debut, and on June 23, he played in his second and last game. Overall, he made two relief appearances, allowing four hits and one run in 1 innings of work.
Following his death, he was buried in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery
in Phoenix.
Marmarth, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 66 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 55.2 people per square mile . There were 101 housing units at an average density of 39.8 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.29% White, and 0.71% from...
- August 15, 2003 in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
) was a right-handed Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher who played for the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
in .
Prior to playing professionally, he attended University of St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)
The University of St. Thomas is a private, Catholic, liberal arts, and archdiocesan university located in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States...
.
Although Baseball-Reference.com says Hardy began his professional career in 1946 (i.e., that is when the Giants signed him), the SABR minor league database says he played some minor league baseball in 1942. The interruption in his professional career can be attributed to him serving as a pilot in the Navy during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
In 1942, he played for the Eau Claire Bears
Eau Claire Bears
The Eau Claire Bears were a minor league baseball team from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. From 1933 until 1942 and 1946 until 1953, the team was a member of the Northern League. The Class C team was affiliated with the Chicago Cubs until 1939, and re-affiliated with the Boston Braves in 1947...
, going 3-4 in 14 appearances. He played for the Minneapolis Millers
Minneapolis Millers
The Minneapolis Millers were an American professional minor league baseball team that played in Minneapolis, Minnesota, until 1960. In the 19th century a different Minneapolis Millers were part of the Western League.The team played first in Athletic Park and later Nicollet Park.The name Minneapolis...
and St. Cloud Rox
St. Cloud Rox
The St. Cloud Rox were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1946 to 1971. Located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the team played in the Northern League and was affiliated with the New York Giants from 1946 to 1957, the San Francisco Giants from 1958 to 1959, the Chicago Cubs from 1960 to 1964...
in 1946, going 0-0 in five appearances with the Millers and 7-0 with a 1.70 ERA in eight games with the Rox.
From 1947 to 1949, he played for Minneapolis, going 9-9 in 1947, 10-10 in 1948 and 4-4 in 1949. He also played for the Jersey City Giants
Jersey City Giants
The Jersey City Giants was the name of a high-level American minor league baseball franchise that played in Jersey City, New Jersey, as the top farm system affiliate of the New York Giants from 1937 through 1950. The Jersey City club played in the International League...
in 1949, going 8-8 with them. In 1950, he played for Jersey City again, going 13-13. From 1947 to 1950, he finished exactly .500 each year.
Although he spent most of 1951 in the minors, going 6-5 with the Ottawa Giants
Ottawa Giants
The Ottawa Giants were a professional minor-league baseball team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada that operated in 1951. The team was a relocation of an existing franchise, the Jersey City Giants...
and 3-5 with the Oakland Oaks
Oakland Oaks (PCL)
The Oakland Oaks were a minor league baseball team in Oakland, California that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1903 through 1955, after which the club transferred to Vancouver, British Columbia...
, he also spent a couple games in the majors. On June 20, he made his debut, and on June 23, he played in his second and last game. Overall, he made two relief appearances, allowing four hits and one run in 1 innings of work.
Following his death, he was buried in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery
St. Francis Catholic Cemetery
St. Francis Catholic Cemetery is a cemetery located in Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded in 1897 and consists of , 45 of which are developed. Before 1969, the cemetery was run by the Order of St. Francis, under the Diocese of Tucson. However, following 1969 it became an independent cemetery. One...
in Phoenix.