George Hockette

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George Edward Hockette [Lefty] (April 7, 1908 - January 20, 1974) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1934 through 1935 for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6' 0", 174 lb., Hockette batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Perth, Mississippi.

In a two-season career, Hockette posted a 4-4 record with a 4.08 ERA in 26 appearances, including seven starts, three complete games, eight games finished, 25 strikeouts and 28 walks in 88⅓ innings of work.

Hockette died in Plantation, Florida at age 72.

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