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Arthur Frederick “Circus Solly” Hofman

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Arthur Frederick “Circus Solly” Hofman

Birth
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Death
10 Mar 1956 (aged 73)
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Burial
Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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Hofman was the centerfielder & all-purpose player for the four Cub pennant-winning seasons of 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1910. His teammates called him "Circus Solly" because of his many "circus" catches in the outfield. Hofman was a timely hitter & good baserunner.
Hofman was the centerfielder & all-purpose player for the four Cub pennant-winning seasons of 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1910. His teammates called him "Circus Solly" because of his many "circus" catches in the outfield. Hofman was a timely hitter & good baserunner.

Bio by: Connie Nisinger

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  • Added: Apr 28, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21934/arthur_frederick-hofman: accessed ), memorial page for Arthur Frederick “Circus Solly” Hofman (29 Oct 1882–10 Mar 1956), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21934, citing New Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.