This is the inspirational and true story of William "Dummy" Hoy. One of major league baseball's first deaf players, Hoy's life and baseball feats are chronicled from his youth through the closing of an amazing 18 year major league career. Learn of Hoy's many achievements on the field including being credited with the creation of "hand signals" still used in baseball today! The life of Dummy Hoy is something young and old can marvel at. As a deaf man, he was able to achieve things unthinkable in a time and place that had great prejudice towards people with disabilities. This story will truly inspire those with disabilities or even perceived handicaps, showing that indeed personal greatness and success in life can come in many forms, no matter the odds against you.
