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Hoy, William Ellsworth
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: The introduction of baseball hand signals.
Sent: Thu 6/25/2009 1:52 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: As a deaf person who broke
Sent: Fri 6/26/2009 9:06 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Baseball is as
Sent: Wed 7/1/2009 8:21 AM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Baseball is as American as apple pie. There is no one living in America who has not heard of, attended, watched or played a game of baseball. How appropriate then to submit to the statuary, William "Dummy" Hoy, the man credited with the creation of baseball hand signals used by every team, every player in the US. Dummy How came by these signals naturally. Being deaf, Hoy used American Sign Language to communicate with others. One of a very rare breed of deaf individuals to play any type of pro sport, Hoy's need for clarity in communication evolved into a system still in use today! What a credit to Ohio! Thank you Dummy Hoy for this ongoing legacy to baseball and Ohio.
Sent: Wed 7/1/2009 8:26 AM
Name: Hoy
Reason: What would be baseball without hand signals for verbally called "Ball" or "Strike". We all owe to this Dummy Hoy for making the umpire provide hand signals and to be very visible to the batter and everybody on and off the field. My vote goes to his well deserving person.
Sent: Sat 7/4/2009 1:47 PM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: He was one of the first Deaf major league baseball players and although he did not get the credit for it, was most likely the person responsible for the invention of the baseball hand signals that we see today. He also had quite a number of major records and accomplishments to his credit. You can visit www.dummyhoy.com for information on his baseball accomplishments and legacy.
Sent: Wed 7/15/2009 12:31 PM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: He was a man of honestly in baseball.
Sent: Wed 7/15/2009 12:55 PM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: He was a man of honestly in baseball.
Sent: Wed 7/15/2009 12:56 PM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy
Reason: It's time to recognize this Deaf man who deserved all the hand signals credit. We need a Deaf hero stautue for our role model. Let the Deaf History lives on...s
Sent: Wed 7/15/2009 1:00 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: He had a distinquished baseball career and he also was a humanitarian who advanced the awareness of thedeaf community. He was known for his honesty. He overcame many obstacles to become the most famous deaf athlete in major league sports.
Sent: Wed 7/15/2009 1:09 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: He had a distinquished baseball career and he also was a humanitarian who advanced the awareness of thedeaf community. He was known for his honesty. He overcame many obstacles to become the most famous deaf athlete in major league sports.
Sent: Wed 7/15/2009 1:09 PM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy
Reason: for Breaking Down Barriers, "Dummy" Hoy will not be picked because although he is a pefect candidate, achieving great things and leaving a legacy that the world views almost daily. But he will most likely NOT be chosen because he is disabled. Socety treats the disabled as if they don't exist. Even as the entire world watches his contribution to the game of baseball, the man who contributed the most only second to Abner Doubleday himself, remains anonymous to them. My vote is for William "Dummy" Hoy. Let's include the entire population.
Sent: Fri 7/17/2009 9:40 AM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: The introduction of baseball hand signals
Sent: Fri 7/17/2009 10:32 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: In spite of his deafness being considered a disability, he achieved more than most hearing athletes. His courage paved the way for others who speak a different language, mainly ASL.
Sent: Fri 7/17/2009 5:45 PM
Name: Hoy
Reason: For his dedication to baseball and his contributions to the development of the game through signals. Also, for his integrity, especially this.
Sent: Fri 7/17/2009 9:13 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: William "Dummy" Hoy was one of the first Deaf major league baseball players. He has not received the recognition he deserves. He is a role model for Deaf children and is admired in the Deaf community. It would be a huge honor to have him represent the state of Ohio.
Sent: Sat 7/18/2009 3:20 PM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy aka "Dummy Hoy"
Reason: Aside from being an outstanding ball player at the turn of the century, it is said that he is the one who invented the hand signals umpires
Sent: Sat 7/18/2009 5:15 PM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy aka "Dummy Hoy"
Reason: Aside from being an outstanding ball player at the turn of the century, it is said that he is the one who invented the hand signals umpires use today. Some say it was Umpire Klem, but I know it isn't true. I was married to Dummy's grandson, Judson Hoy. Jud dies back in 1993. Please consider Dummy's worthiness. He is truly an inspiration to all deaf boys and girls.
Sent: Sat 7/18/2009 5:17 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Introduction to hand signals in baseball. If it wasn't for him, baseball probably wouldn't be like it is today. Not only that but lists of his accomplishment is amazing, despite his disability! My vote goes to William "Dummy" Hoy!
Sent: Mon 7/20/2009 2:14 PM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: William Ellsworth “Dummy” Hoy was born in Houcktown, Ohio and deceased in OH. He was an incredible pro baseball player in the later 19th century. To this day he has not enrolled into the Baseball Hall of Fame considering the records he broke and his contributions to the national sport of baseball. He came up with the hand signals that umpires use to call strikes and ball today. What makes him unique from the rest that he was Deaf and yet he was capable to accomplish many things and is an example to many of perseverance and humanity. Williman Ellsworth Hoy is long overdue for state recognition for a Ohioan and I can only hope the committee will consider to nominate him. Ohio should be proud of him. Thank you.
Sent: Mon 7/20/2009 10:21 PM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: I would highly recommend to see William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy to be chosen to replace one of the statues in the National Statuary Hall. He was a hero to the Deaf community and the baseball/softball community for an initiative idea to use mechanic signals to use strike, ball, safe and out. These signals are still used today. Thanks to Dummy Hoy. Please have him to be one of the statues to represent deaf children and adults all over the country.
Sent: Mon 7/20/2009 10:20 PM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy to replace William Allen Statue
Reason: William "Dummy" Hoy and I are related thru our mutual ancestor, Carl Hoy, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751. He was a patriot in the Revolutionary War. I think his statue in DC would be very appropriate.
Sent: Sun 7/26/2009 10:54 AM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: I think he deserved it...am sure that he was the one who help umpire using sign gesture
Sent: Mon 7/27/2009 9:31 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Not only was he a pioneer in organized baseball, who changed the way the game was played, Hoy was an inspiration to countless individuals. By making the seemingly impossible possible, Hoy became a visionary and a true American hero.
Sent: Fri 7/31/2009 12:21 PM
Name: william ellsworth(dummy)hoy
Reason: i dont know if we can ever return integrity to baseball,but i belive he is our best shot.
Sent: Wed 8/5/2009 6:56 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: An absolute inspiration to the deaf community
Sent: Mon 8/10/2009 12:29 AM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Dummy Hoy broke several records and there are many outstanding statistics that show Hoy was a valued player in baseball. He should be recognized for inventing the hand signals the umpire used to call strike, ball, etc.
Sent: Fri 9/25/2009 11:16 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: Support Dummy Hoy
Sent: Sat 9/26/2009 11:36 AM
Name: William "Dummy"Hoy
Reason: Pease, please Support Dummy Hoy
Sent: Sat 9/26/2009 11:38 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: He was a Great Baseball Player, and a Inspiration for the deaf community. His Baseball Record Stands for itself, and He deserves to be honored in Washington D.C, and at Cooperstown...
Sent: Mon 10/5/2009 11:43 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: First Deaf baseball player to play in the major leagues,
Sent: Wed 10/7/2009 12:09 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: First Deaf baseball player to play in the major leagues, invented umpires signs still used today, made it into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, lived to be 99yrs old, changed baseball and the Deaf Community
Sent: Wed 10/7/2009 12:10 AM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Not only was he a Great Baseball Player, but his personal life story is a Great Example of Someone who truly Lived and enjoyed "The American Dream". What Better way to Honor this Great Man!!! Although he was small in stature, he lived his life to the fullest in the Biggest Way!!! And isn't that what this new statue is suppose to represent?? Please Vote for William Ellsworth Hoy, he may have been deaf, but he was no Dummy.... Thank You...
Sent: Wed 10/7/2009 11:14 PM
Name: Wm. "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Because of him, the great American pastime, Baseball, has the hand signs of "ball" or "strike", because he couldn't hear what the umpire behind the plate said. People have relied on those hand signles ever since.
Sent: Thu 10/8/2009 3:20 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: An example of honesty and integrity
Sent: Thu 10/8/2009 9:29 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: A man that accomplished so much with the deck stacked against him.
Sent: Thu 10/8/2009 9:32 PM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy
Reason: He was quite a contributor the simple American life. He lived it to it's fullest. A fine example given by a fine person to be remembered in the heart of America.
Sent: Thu 10/8/2009 10:36 PM
Name: William Dummy Hoy
Reason: The fact that he's the one who inspired the hand signals which is still in use today.
Sent: Fri 10/9/2009 9:43 PM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy
Reason: He dserves it
Sent: Thu 10/15/2009 10:38 AM
Name: William Elsworth 'Dummy' Hoy
Reason: 1. We're related.
Sent: Sun 10/25/2009 12:41 AM
Name: Wm. E. 'Dummy' Hoy
Reason: He was very successful, had high morals and was well rounded, a terrific achiever and contributor to American society
Sent: Thu 10/25/2009 12:44 AM
Name: William Elsworth Hoy
Reason: The disabled leading the way in the national past time. A healthy model and good citizen.
Sent: Mon 10/26/2009 10:08 AM
Name: Wm.Ellsworth Hoy
Reason: He may have been small in stature, but he was a BIG MAN on the ball field!!!
Sent: Wed 10/28/2009 7:19 AM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy
Reason: He would service as the mail counter part to the new statue of Helen Keller.
Sent: Wed 10/28/2009 7:21 AM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: He's As American as Baseball and Apple Pie.
Sent: Wed 10/28/2009 7:25 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Because we need someone decent, honest, trustworthy, and an All Around Great American to be represented in Washington, D.C.
Sent: Wed 10/28/2009 7:29 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: If hand signals was not introduced by Dummy Hoy, baseball woldn't be a national pasttime!
Sent: Sun 11/29/2009 7:16 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: He's A True American Icon!!!
Sent: Fri 12/4/2009 12:38 AM
Name: William Ellsworth Hoy
Reason: He's The Real Mc Hoy....
Sent: Fri 12/4/2009 12:41 AM
Name: William Hoy
Reason: Because he's family, and I would be Proud to see his likeness Immortalized in Washington, D.C.
Sent: Fri 12/4/2009 12:43 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: Because Washington DC Needs Him to Stand for Truth, Justice and the American Way.
Sent: Fri 12/4/2009 12:49 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: What a tremendous man. Despite his hearing loss, or because of it, he gave us a part of baseball that lives on today -- hand signals!
Sent: Fri 12/4/2009 10:41 AM
Name: William Ellsworth Dummy Hoy
Reason: It would be a great tribute to the handicapped and also give them encouragement.
Sent: Fri 12/4/2009 10:49 AM
Name: William Elsworth Hoy
Reason: He's family
Sent: Fri 12/4/2009 5:42 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: William "Dummy" Hoy deserves to be recognized for his accomplishments. Not only for being the First Deaf Major Baseball Player, But for being a Great Baseball Player in his time. He was also a Great man off the field helping people accomplish their dream. He was a true inspiration.
Sent: Tue 2/2/2010 1:59 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: William Hoy not only overcame the challeng of being
Sent: Tue 2/2/2010 2:44 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: William Hoy not only overcame the challenges of being deaf, but also overcame the fact that society gave deaf people the label "dummy". His determination to achieve a life long dream instead of fitting into the slot that was set for him gives hope to millions of people with disabilities. We have too long ignored honoring people with this kind of drive and determination to reach for the stars.
Sent: Tue 2/2/2010 2:47 PM
Name: willie hoy
Reason: honesty,integrity,values we dont often hear about much in sports these days.
Sent: Tue 2/2/2010 5:58 PM
Name: willie hoy
Reason: honesty,integrity,values we dont often hear about much in sports these days.we have a responsibility to the kids to give them someone like willie to look up to.i can think of no one more deserving.
Sent: Tue 2/2/2010 6:01 PM
Name: William "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: The truth should be known. Our so called facts in our nation's history is being proven wrong everyday. People need to know the truth and recognize the true heroes that we have, no matter what race, religion, creed, or any other differences we may have. It's about time for true recognition!!!!
Sent: Wed 2/3/2010 1:07 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: Best deaf major league
Sent: Wed 2/3/2010 1:21 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: Never been a better major
Sent: Wed 2/3/2010 1:22 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: He is the finest deaf
Sent: Wed 2/3/2010 1:22 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: A life of athletics, courage and example.
Sent: Wed 2/3/2010 7:17 PM
Name: William Dummy Hoy
Reason: Mr. Hoy has given all those
Sent: Thu 2/4/2010 12:48 AM
Name: William Dummy Hoy
Reason: Mr. Hoy has given all those who have face life with a disability the hope of achieving success being vigilant in striving for success in life. Mr. Hoy who was born both deaf and unable to speak has achieved great success in Baseball. His stats make him a candideate for Baseball's Hall of Fame. His life's leason have given others hope and inspsiration to work dilegently, honestly aND yes couragesly to achieve.
Sent: Thu 2/4/2010 12:54 AM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: Please understand that in the days of Mr. Hoy the word Dummy meant that he could not speak, It was not as it is today diparaging remark. Mr. Hoy Himself would use that name. He was a great player and many of us feel his stats and accomplishment belong in the HALL OF FAME. He has been a great example to all who have been disable and Beacon of Light of what one could achieve although challenged with a terrible disabilaty. His story soon to be seen in a movie is inspiring to all. He is a shinnsing example of the best of OhiO. LOU MARINO, SR., SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA
Sent: Thu 2/4/2010 1:06 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: Dummy Hoy is a hero to the deaf community all across our country. He is an inspiration to anyone that believes you can follow your dreams to make something of your life.As valedictorian of his class from the Ohio School for the deaf, he had settled into working as a cobbler and wishing he could play baseball. After being seen by a scout, the 5'4" deaf boy, who had always been told he was too small left for Wisconsin to find a job on a ball club. he had nothing to back him up but his desire to play ball and his belief in himself. He made the club in Oshkosh, and the rest is history. dummy Hoy became one of the premier center fielders of his time, tracking down more fly balls than anyone in the pre-modern era of baseball. he was also one of the best lead-off hitters, with an on-base % of .386 for his career. His team mates and fans loved him. he had some very influential team mates to whom he was always ready to teach sign language. His infectious positive attitude made his way for him as he played on six different major league teams in four major leagues, including the Chicago White sox pennant winning team in 1901. One time he threw out 3 runners at home plate in one game. His catcher on the Washington team was Connie Mack. dummy Hoy was a success and beloved everywhere he played. Fans used to stand and wave their arms after he made an exceptionaly good catch.
Sent: Sat 2/6/2010 5:54 AM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: this is continued - After his playing career, hoy settled in Cincinnati, his favorite city, and where he had been married. he and his wife operated a dairy farm, and helped in the war effort during WWI. he remained active in the community, helping young deaf people lead successful lives. he also stayed in touch with his team mates like Connie Mack, Clark Griffith, and Honus Wagner. hoy was asked to throw out the first pitch in the 1961 World Series in Cincinnati at age 99. he stands as an example to all of us of someone who made their life successful by their belief in themself and determination. he really is a hero not just to the baseball community and the deaf community, but to every American.
Sent: Sat 2/6/2010 6:03 AM
Name: William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy
Reason: This is a simple answer... what would baseball be without hand signals? Every sport has its own genre - and in Baseball, how would a batter (as well as the players on the field) know what is happening? Could you imagine an outfielder trying to hear what the home plate umpire making the call? The obvious hand signal as requested by Dummy Hoy changed the game and the landscape of baseball forever!!! Now, we can sit back and relax and watch the game with pleasure - and nothing could be more fitting to have his statue in the U.S. Capitol. People will go by his statue, and say 'This is the man who made baseball more enjoyable.'
Sent: Sun 2/7/2010 4:13 PM
Name: WILLIAM "DUMMY" HOY
Reason: He was the deaf player who invented the signals used in Baseball !!
Sent: Sun 2/14/2010 8:40 PM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: 14 years in major league baseball. Outstanding individual who coached Akron Silents baseball team and was Personnel Director for deaf workers at Goodyear Tire during WW1. Was a pioneer in sports for deaf athletes.
Sent: Sat 2/20/2010 10:20 AM
Name: Dummy Hoy
Reason: See www.dummy.com
Sent: Sat 2/20/2010 10:33 AM
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