Hooks Dauss
American baseball player
Died when: 73 years 308 days (886 months)Star Sign: Libra
George August "Hooks" Dauss (September 22, 1889 – July 27, 1963), born George August Daus, was an American professional baseball player from 1909 to 1926.He played 15 seasons of Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers from 1912 to 1926.
He was given the nickname "Hooks", because his curveball was hard to hit.He compiled a career record of 223–182 with a 3.30 earned run average (ERA).
His best years were 1915 when he had a 24–13 record, 1919 with a 21–9 record, and 1923 with a 21–13 record.Dauss continues to hold the Detroit Tigers franchise record for most wins by a pitcher with 223.
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