J.B. Young
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Joseph B. Young
- Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
- Debut June 10, 1892
- Final Game June 10, 1892
- Born June 10, 1857 in Pottsville, PA USA
- Died April 6, 1938 in Shamokin, PA USA
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Joe Young, often called "J.B.", was briefly in the majors and was also active in local baseball in central Pennsylvania. He was apparently successful in business, as a druggist, owner of a general store, and proprietor of a hotel. His parents came from Germany, and as a teen he worked in the mines. Source: Bell's History of Northumberland County.
". . . Mt. Carmel . . . suffered for want of a pitcher to alternate with honest Joe Young." - Sporting Life, Jan. 25, 1888
