05/27/2026
⚾ We were honored to team up with Deafinitely For All to share the story of William “Dummy” Hoy ahead of a special celebration at The Banks on Saturday, May 23, for his birthday.
With the help of Hall of Famer, Marty Brennaman, we brought renewed attention to Hoy’s legacy and contributions to the game. Hoy, who was Deaf, played 14 professional seasons in the late 1800s and became one of the era’s most respected leadoff hitters. His presence in the game helped influence the use of hand signals for balls, strikes, safe, and out calls – a system that remains central to baseball more than a century later.
The media outreach and birthday party were part of a larger push to have Hoy inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
You can add your name to the petition at signforhoy.com!