Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio. Hathaway is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 20, 1945 in relief against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. In his one major league start, the Dodgers lost to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, 5-3. Season and career totals for 4 games include a 0-1 record, 1 start, 0 complete games, 3 games finished, and an ERA of 4.00 in 9 innings pitched. He had a lengthy career as a minor league baseball manager following his playing days. Hathaway is the uncle of former major league pitcher Dave Burba. 

October 13th, 1916 in Greenville  /  Died:   Feb 11th, 2015 - aged 98