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Dummy Hoy
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1
Why was he called "dummy"
He wasn't smart
Deaf People were perceived as dumb
He was smart
He can't hear
2
Who speaks about Dummy Hoy at the end?
Its a challenge
He taught the fans ASL
They misbehaved
His Granddaughter
3
What controversy was mentioned at the end about hand signs?
6'2 200lbs
No controversey
It's a challenge
Who created them
4
What position was he good at
catcher
all
by luck
can't hear the umpire
5
What concerns were there about having a deaf baseball player?
That it would be very nice
His rival
That it would work
Can't hear ball, hit the bat, can't communicate
6
At what age did he become deaf? How?
3 years, Spinal Meningitis
1 Year, Spinal Meningitis
To drop out of school
From birth, genetic
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How was the Milwaukee manager toward Dummy Hoy?
Very nice and sweet
Rude, then impressed
1900, Mary Smith
His rival
8
Who was Dummy Taylor?
To drop out of school
Another deaf baseball player
A deaf basketball player
Can't hear the umpire
9
Why did the scout come see him at the shop?
To be a coach
Get him to play in a game
Get him to be a waterboy
Yes, he invented him
10
Why did people think of deaf people as dumb?
Dropped out of school
Their clothing
Couldn't sing
Couln't hear or speak
11
What advice motivated him to continue trying at baseball
Too short for baseball
Drop out of school
Be the best, do your best
Continue practicing talking
12
What reason does he tell Anne Marie Lowrey that he loves baseball?
It's a challenge
People forget he is deaf
yes, he invented them
13
What skill did he learn at deaf school?
Fixing Cars
Too short
Shoe maker/repair
By luck
14
How did they incorporate ASL into the baseball games?
Coach at 1st base fingerspell Strike and Ball
They were shy
if they work
Coach at 3rd base fingerspell Strike and Ball
15
What did you think of the Dummy Hoy video?
Yes! it was super interesting
NO! I didn't like it
So-So, parts were good
16
What was his dad's opinion of baseball
By luck
5 years, head injury
Just do it and have fyn
It's for hooligans
17
When did he get married? To who?
10/26/1898 Anne Marie Lowrey
His high school sweet heart
He played for over 40 years
His granddaughter
18
Why did kids make fun of him?
His speech
His Clothes
His hearing aids
His name
19
What did he have to explain to his parents (after tryouts)?
Signed from the dugout
He got a head injury
Why he wants cochlear implants
Why he went to practice without their permission
20
What state and year was he born in?
Nebraska, 1862
California, 1962
Ohio, 1962
Ohio, 1862
21
Did he bring hand signals to baseball?
Signed from the dugout
Yes
Controversial
No
22
What was his height and weight?
5'6 154 lbs
5'3 145 lbs
5'1 145 lbs
5'4, 145 lbs
23
What year did his baseball career start?
1866, age 14
1886, age 24
yes, he invented them
they misbehaved
24
How could he understand which at the ball would go when the ball was hit?
Body language
Too short
His Clothes
Signed from the dugout
25
What is one reason Dummy Hoy is remembered in baseball history?
he was the first player to hit 100 homeruns
He helped bring hand signals to the game
He taught the fans ASL
He played for over 40 years
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Why were deaf kids not allowed in school?
They always drop out
Thought they couldn't learn
They need to practice speech
Its a challenge
