William Buck Hooker

[Michael Peich]

Buck Hooker's T209-2 card was posted on the BST last week, and the posting encouraged me to look at the cards of one of my favorite players.

William Edward "Buck" Hooker had one of the great surnames in the deadball era. He had a cup-of-coffee with the Reds as a pitcher in late 1902-early 1903, but spent most of his time playing and coaching in the Southern minor leagues.

Buck appears on four cards, and I thought you all might enjoy viewing the T209-2, T206, T210-2 and E222 versions of one of baseball's unheralded hookers!

Enjoy,
Mike

[darwinbulldog]

He's alright, but I'm more of a

[edjs]

One of my favorite e-bay notifications. I had to print screen that one, made me laugh. Imagine what my wife would think?

[Michael Peich]

I go there, too, Glenn!

Cheers,
Mike

[WillowGrove]

Interesting Mike. What year do you think the unique photo of that group was taken? Hooker look noticeably older in it.

[Epps]

As the seller of the Hooker on the BST, here is a scan of my example if anyone is interested!

T209 Hooker.jpg

T209 Hooker Back.jpg

[Michael Peich]

Peter--

I've also remarked that he looks much older in his T209 card. That photo was taken in 1910 and probably by a local photographer either in Danville, or a nearby studio. The other three are from the same photo most likely taken in 1909.

I think, too, that since the T206, T210 and E222 are lithographs and don't show the details of his face, the litho presents a softer and younger looking subject. Hence, he doesn't look quite as old as his 29 years. The real photograph used for his T209 card shows more of his facial details, and that may be the reason he appears older. His image has not been softened by the litho process. BTW, he died in 1929 at 49.

Cheers, Mike

[quinnsryche]

Isn't his name Bock? Or have they been calling him the wrong name all these years? This is a serious question, no joking.

[edjs]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

Isn't his name Bock? Or have they been calling him the wrong name all these years? This is a serious question, no joking.

It is actually Edward. Edward "Bock" Hooker. You are right.

[btcarfagno]

Quick question. If you are selling a crusty beat up hooker, does that make you a....nah.

Tom C

[ValKehl]

Per this web site, his name is William Edward Hooker - if this is correct, I assume Bock/Buck are his nicknames: http://t206society.com/product/bock-...rown-old-mill/

[Leon]

Nice display of Hookers, Mike!!

Originally Posted by Michael Peich

Buck Hooker's T209-2 card was posted on the BST last week, and the posting encouraged me to look at the cards of one of my favorite players.

William Edward "Buck" Hooker had one of the great surnames in the deadball era. He had a cup-of-coffee with the Reds as a pitcher in late 1902-early 1903, but spent most of his time playing and coaching in the Southern minor leagues.

Buck appears on four cards, and I thought you all might enjoy viewing the T209-2, T206, T210-2 and E222 versions of one of baseball's unheralded hookers!

Enjoy,
Mike