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= Jerry Hood = Gerald Lee Hood

Born: October 24, 1930

Primary Position: Third base

All Position(s) Played: Third Baseman and Shortstop

Bats: Left

Throws: unknown

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 175

Career: 1952-1955

Jerry Hood compiled a career batting average of .259 with 26 home runs and 60 RBI in his 492-game career with the Hannibal Stags, Hannibal Cardinals, Lynchburg Cardinals and Decatur Commodores. He began playing during the 1952 season and last took the field during the 1955 campaign.

Jerry Hood was born on October 24 1930 in Kenston,NC. He was one of the first black players to play for Lynchburg Cardinals minor league team in 1945. His career started in 1952 at the age of 22 for the Hannibal Stags who the following year changed their name to Hannibal cardinals. He played there for the 1952-1953 seasons. He then took his talents to the Lynchburg Cardinals for the 1954 season. In 1955 he played for the Decatur commodores.

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