Clarence Eugene "Hooks" Iott (December 3, 1919 – April 17, 1980) was an American professional

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player. The

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, a native of

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, worked in 26

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and 81

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for the

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(1941, 1947) and the

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(1947). He served in the

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during

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. Although Iott pitched only briefly in the Major Leagues, Iott spent 16 seasons playing for 20 different teams in

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(1938–42; 1946; 1948–57), where he won 175 career games. At Paragould, in the

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, he struck out 25 batters in a nine-inning game, and 30 batters in a 15-inning game in 1941.

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