On September 17, 1998 — At the age of 107, Red Hoff dies in Daytona Beach, Florida, giving the southpaw the longest life span of any major leaguer. ‘Red’ played for the New York Highlanders (1911-13) and St. Louis Browns (1915), compiling a 2-4, 2.49 record before WW I ended his playing career.
Hoff, who pitched to Babe Ruth, struck out the first batter he ever faced – Ty Cobb.