Hack Simmons

Who was Hack Simmons?

George Washington "Hack" Simmons was a Major League Baseball player who played 4 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, New York Highlanders, and Baltimore Terrapins. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Hack Wilson played in 305 major league games, including 127 at 2nd base, 88 in the outfield, 39 at 1st base, 8 at 3rd base, and 6 at shortstop. In his major league career, Hack Simmons had a batting average of .246 with 234 hits, 115 runs scored, 102 RBIs, 85 walks, 43 doubles, 28 stolen bases, 9 triples, and 2 home runs. Simmons died in an automobile accident in 1942 at age 57 in Arverne, New York.