Herbert Earl "Bert" Hall (October 15, 1889 – July 11, 1948) was a
Major League Baseball
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pitcher. He pitched for the
Philadelphia Phillies
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in , appearing in seven games with an 0-1 record and a 4.00 ERA.
Is thought to have thrown the first "Forkball" that is unique to the one we know today. Placing the ball between the pointer and middle finger and throwing with a normal release, however once released, acted without rotation, much like a knuckler. It is believed it looked a lot like former Major Leaguer
Robert Coello
Robert Coello (; born November 23, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and in the KBO League for the Ne ...
's forkball.
He hanged himself in his home on July 18, 1948.
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Baseball players from Portland, Oregon
Major League Baseball pitchers
Philadelphia Phillies players
Tacoma Tigers players
Vancouver Beavers players
Salt Lake City Bees players
Great Falls Electrics players
1889 births
1948 suicides
1948 deaths
Suicides by hanging in Washington (state)
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