About Hal Finney
Lived 1905 – 1991 (aged 86). Hal Finney was an American baseball player.
Harold Wilson Finney (July 30, 1905 – December 22, 1991) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, between and , for the Pittsburgh Pirates. During the 1922 season, he appeared in six games, exclusively as a pinch runner.
Finney held the record for non-pitchers for most at bats in a season without a hit. In 1936, Finney went 0-for-35, with an on-base percentage of .000 as well. This was the overall record for most at bats with a .000 OBP until , when it was broken by pitcher Jason Bergmann. He did score 3 runs and have 3 RBI in his last major league season. Dodgers's infielder Eugenio Vélez finished the 2011 season hitless in 37 at-bats to break Finney's record.
Finney was the brother of fellow major leaguer Lou Finney.
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Who was Hal Finney?
American baseball player (1905–1991)
When was Hal Finney born?
Hal Finney was born on 30 July 1905 in LaFayette.
When did Hal Finney die?
Hal Finney died on 20 December 1991 in LaFayette.
What was Hal Finney's occupation?
Hal Finney was a baseball player.
What nationality was Hal Finney?
Hal Finney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hal Finney (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hal Finney. https://biography.guide/hal-finney-baseball-player/
MLA: "Hal Finney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hal-finney-baseball-player/.
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