Hugh Poland Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Hugh Poland Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Hugh Poland:

Hugh Poland (full name: Hugh Reid Poland; no nicknames) played catcher from 1943 until 1948 for the Boston Braves, New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds. He played for the Braves from 1943 - 1946, Giants in 1943, Phillies in 1947 and Reds from 1947 - 1948. Over 5 seasons, he played 83 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 8 runs, and stole 0 bases. Born on January 19, 1910 in Tompkinsville, KY, Poland stood 5' 11" and weighed 185 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on April 22, 1943 and he played his final game on May 18, 1948. Common misspellings of his name include Hugh Hugh Reid Poland.