Information AboutHank Gowdy |
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When the Unites States entered World War II , Gowdy enlisted again at the age of 53, and was promoted to major. In December of 1944 , he returned to Fort Benning , where he served as Chief Athletic Officer. He returned to coaching in 1946 with the Reds, and he even served as manager for four games at the end of the season. By 1948 , he had retired from baseball. The baseball field at Fort Benning bears his name. Gowdy shares (with Ross Youngs ) the record for most Hall of Fame induction attempts. He has received votes in 17 different years, never being elected to the Hall of Fame. Current custom limits the times a player can appear on the ballot to 15. Youngs was elected to the Hall of Fame in his 17th time, so Gowdy holds the record for most unsuccessful induction attempts. {Link without Title} Gowdy died at his home in Columbus, OH at age 76.
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