Ed Dundon

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Edward Joseph (Dummy) Dundon (July 10, 1859 August 18, 1893) was an American Association pitcher who is credited with being the first deaf player in Major League Baseball history. He pitched for the Columbus Buckeyes of the American Association in 1883 and 1884, with a career record of 9-20 and a 4.25 ERA. After Dundon made his debut, he was followed by Tom Lynch, and Dummy Hoy, also deaf major leaguers. Both Dundon and Hoy attended, and played baseball for, the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus.