Red Hayworth

Red Hayworth, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from April 21, 1944, to September 22, 1945, a period that coincided with World War II, when many star players were enlisted in the military. Hayworth played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 146 games. Despite the challenges of the era, he contributed to his teams with a steady presence on the field. Throughout his career, Hayworth recorded 91 hits, including one home run, and drove in 42 runs, finishing with a batting average of .212. While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, Hayworth's dedication to the sport and his ability to compete at the highest level during a tumultuous time in history underscored the resilience of baseball as America's pastime. He remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, representing a generation of players who persevered through adversity.