Whitey Ock Explained

Whitey Ock
Position:Catcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:17 March 1912
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York
Death Place:Mt. Kisco, New York
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 29
Debutyear:1935
Debutteam:Brooklyn Dodgers
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 29
Finalyear:1935
Finalteam:Brooklyn Dodgers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.000
Stat2label:Games played
Stat2value:1
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Harold David Ock (March 17, 1912 – March 18, 1975) was a professional baseball player who played catcher in one game for the 1935 Brooklyn Dodgers.

He graduated from Bushwick High School before attending Lehigh University where he played college baseball and football. In a 1933 baseball game against Villanova, he played catcher without a facemask or shinguards. He was elected captain of the Lehigh Engineers football team for their 1934 season.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Whitey' Ock Named Lehigh Grid Captain . 15 August 2024 . . 18 December 1933 . 13.