Joe Adams (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joe Adams |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: October 28, 1877 Cowden, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Died: October 8, 1952 (aged 74) Montgomery City, Missouri, U.S. |
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| April 26, 1902, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| April 26, 1902, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| Win–loss record | 0–0 | ||
| Earned run average | 9.00 | ||
| Strikeouts | 0 | ||
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Joe Edward "Old Wagon Tongue" Adams (born October 28, 1877 – died October 8, 1952) was an American baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for one game. Later, he became a manager in the minor leagues. People often called him by his interesting nickname, "Old Wagon Tongue."
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Who Was Joe Adams?
Joe Adams was a baseball pitcher who stood 6 feet tall. He was born in Cowden, Illinois. His baseball career included playing in one Major League Baseball game. This game was with the St. Louis Cardinals.
His Only MLB Game
On April 26, 1902, Joe Adams played his only game in Major League Baseball. He was 24 years old. Joe pitched for four innings in that game. During his time on the mound, he allowed nine hits. He also gave up six runs. Four of these runs were "earned," meaning they were his fault. His ERA (a stat showing how many earned runs a pitcher gives up per nine innings) was 9.00. Joe also had two chances to bat, but he did not get on base.
The "Old Wagon Tongue" Nickname
Joe Adams was famous for his unique nickname, "Old Wagon Tongue." Many baseball writers have called it one of the best nicknames ever. It made him stand out in baseball history.
After His Playing Days
After playing in the Major Leagues, Joe Adams continued his baseball journey. He played semi-pro baseball in Illinois and Iowa. A semi-pro league is a step below professional baseball.
Managing in the Minor Leagues
Joe Adams became a manager in the minor leagues. In 1911, he managed a young player named Ray Schalk. Schalk later became a famous player and is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame. This was Schalk's first professional season. Joe managed the Taylorville Christians team that year.
Before that, Joe managed other teams. In 1907, he led the Pana Coal Miners. In 1908, he managed the Shelbyville Queen Citys. Both of these teams were part of the Eastern Illinois League.
"Godfather" of the Eastern Illinois League
According to a baseball guide from 1908, Joe Adams was very important to the Eastern Illinois League. He was called the "godfather" of this league. The league started in 1907 in Pana, Illinois.
Later Life
Joe Adams knew other important baseball figures. These included Hall of Famer Frank Chance. He also knew minor league players Bert King and Dick Kinsella. By 1932, Joe owned a restaurant in Jackson, Missouri. Joe Adams passed away in Montgomery City, Missouri, when he was 74 years old. He is buried at Myers Cemetery in Herrick, Illinois.
