Joe Becker
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Joseph Edward Becker
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut May 10, 1936
- Final Game September 14, 1937
- Born June 25, 1908 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died January 11, 1998 in Sunset Hills, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Joe Becker played two seasons for the Cleveland Indians and several more in the minor leagues. After serving in the Navy during World War II, missing 1944-1945, he managed in the minors for several years. He went on to serve as a pitching coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs.
