Gene Hooks

G. Eugene Hooks (May 15, 1927 – April 6, 2026) was an American athletic director at Wake Forest University from 1964 to 1992.

Playing career Hooks was a third baseman for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons baseball team from 1947 to 1950. Hooks earned first-team All-America honors in 1947 and 1949, and second-team All-American honors in 1950.

After graduating from Wake Forest in 1950, Hooks initially played for the Decatur Commodores in the Cincinnati Reds organization. However, most of Hooks' professional career was spent in the Chicago Cubs organization, spending time with the Des Moines Bruins, Springfield Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, and Magic Valley Cowboys before retiring after the 1954 season. Hooks would coach the baseball team through the 1959 season before returning to the classroom full-time.