Joe Ginsberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joe Ginsberg |
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| Catcher | |||
| Born: October 11, 1926 New York, New York, U.S. |
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| Died: November 2, 2012 (aged 86) West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S. |
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| September 15, 1948, for the Detroit Tigers | |||
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| April 15, 1962, for the New York Mets | |||
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| Batting average | .241 | ||
| Home runs | 20 | ||
| Runs batted in | 182 | ||
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Myron Nathan "Joe" Ginsberg was a cool American baseball player. He was born on October 11, 1926, and passed away on November 2, 2012. Joe played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for seven different teams during his career. These teams included the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets.
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Early Life of Joe Ginsberg
Joe Ginsberg was born in Manhattan, a famous part of New York, New York. He went to Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan.
Joe Ginsberg's Baseball Career
Joe Ginsberg was a left-handed batter. He threw the ball with his right hand. He was about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Joe played in 695 games during his 13 seasons in MLB. He had 1,716 chances to hit the ball. He scored 168 runs and made 414 hits. Joe hit 59 doubles and eight triples. He also hit 20 home runs and helped his teammates score 182 runs. His batting average was .241.
Memorable Moments
While playing for the Detroit Tigers, Joe Ginsberg was the catcher for a special game. On May 15, 1952, he caught the first of two no-hitter games thrown by pitcher Virgil Trucks. A no-hitter is when a pitcher doesn't let the other team get any hits!
Later Life and Passing
Joe Ginsberg passed away on November 2, 2012. He was 86 years old. He died in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
