Richard Carleton "Dick" Hoblitzel (born October 26, 1888 in Waverly, West Virginia as Richard Carleton Hoblitzell - died November 14, 1962 in Parkersburg, West Virginia), is a former professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1908-1918. He would play for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox. Hoblitzel was the National League at bats leader in 1910 & 1911 and Cincinnati MVP in 1911. Two World Series championships, 1915 & 1916. Hoblitzel played alongside Babe Ruth at Ruth's first Major League team with the Red Sox until the Babe was traded to the New York Yankees in 1919. Nicknamed "Doc" by his team mates, Hoblitzel's baseball career was cut short with his induction into the US Army in 1918, during WWll, as a dentist and denying him the chance to play and win a third World Series championship. Hoblitzel was known as an intelligent player and well respected for his gentleman's manner, integrity and good sense. Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. Hoblitzel's memorabilia from this baseball golden era, is highly sought after and collectible by enthusiasts and collectors. Many critics and experts, past and present, are dismayed that Hoblitzel was never nominated for the Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Parkersburg is the county seat of Wood County6. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... The position of the first baseman First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that players team. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Ballpark Great American Ball Park (2003–present) Riverfront... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds (1901-1911) Major league titles World Series titles (6) 2004...

Hitting stats

• 1,318 Games
• 1,310 Hits
• 27 Home Runs
• 593 RBI's
• .278 Batting Average

External links

• Baseball-Reference.com - Major league career statistics and analysis