Harry Hallworth "Hoge" Workman (September 25, 1899 – May 20, 1972) was a

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and a

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in the

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. Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Workman batted and threw

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. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, he attended

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. A two-sport star at Ohio State and an

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, Workman played briefly for the

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during the 1924 season. In 11 relief appearances, he posted an 8.50

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in 11 innings of work, including seven strikeouts, 11 walks, and 25 hits allowed without a decision or save. Following his baseball career, Workman played and coached in the NFL for the

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and

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, respectively. Workman died at the age of 72 in Fort Myers, Florida.

"Workman Day"

Hoge was one of five Workman brothers to play football. They played in the same game during the ''"Workman Day" Celebration'', which was held on November 27, 1920, in Huntington, West Virginia.

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