Herbert August Hippauf (May 9, 1939 – July 17, 1995) was an American professional baseball player and

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. A native of New York City, Hippauf the player was a left-handed pitcher who stood tall and weighed . His seven-year pro career (1960–1966) was highlighted by a brief, three-game trial with the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. Hippauf spent his entire playing career in the Braves' organization, signing with them while they were still based in Milwaukee but not making the varsity until their first year in Atlanta in

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. During that season, he appeared in relief for the Braves in three early season games. In his MLB debut on April 27, Hippauf relieved

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in the third

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of a scoreless game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. He got through the third inning unscathed, but in the fourth, Hippauf surrendered four

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and three earned runs and was charged with his only Major League

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, a loss, as the Dodgers won 4–1. He relieved in two more games in early May before being sent to the Triple-A

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, where he played the rest of the season, his last in pro ball. All told, Hippauf yielded six hits and four earned runs in Major League innings, with one

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and one

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. Hippauf remained in baseball for many years, however, as a scout based in

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, for the Braves,

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, Montreal Expos and

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. He was a national cross-checker for the Rockies when he died from cancer at age 56 in 1995. The Herb Hippauf Scouting Award, given in his memory, goes annually to the "individual who exemplifies loyalty, dedication, honesty, and is committed to doing what is in the best interest of the Colorado Rockies."mlb.com
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