This
is the earliest picture we have of Don, who is the one on the right.
The
"N" on the cap of the relatively young Don suggests that he was with a
team in the minor leagues when the photo was taken.
Don
with Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh.
(We
wish to acknowledge the assistance of Mr. Henry Miller in identifying Danny
Murtaugh in this picture, as well as Bob Bailey and Pie Traynor in the
photo that follows.)
Don
(in striped shirt) joins Bob Bailey, as they watch Hall of Fame Pittsburgh
Pirates third baseman Pie Traynor demonstrate the finer points of sliding
during Traynor's tenure as instructor with the Pirates.
Don
in the classic baseball player pose in this photo by Donald Wingfield
Click
on the image at left and see three pictures of Don in Florida at spring
training camp.
Why
is Don flanked by two nuns in this picture? Click on the image for
the original caption to the photo.
Another
classic baseball player pose in this picture autographed by Don
On
August 15, 2010, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette carried an extensive
article by Rick Cushing recalling the Pirates' success during a crucial
weekend in August 1960 that was instrumental in their winning the National
League pennant that year. In the article Cushing credits Don Hoak
with being the "backbone of the team" during that summer of 1960.
Click on Don's image at right to read the entire story.
