Joe Boley
From BR Bullpen
John Peter Boley born John Peter Bolinsky
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut April 12, 1927
- Final Game June 29, 1932
- Born July 19, 1896 in Mahanoy City, PA USA
- Died December 30, 1962 in Mahanoy City, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Joe Boley was the starting shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics in their 1929 and 1930 seasons when they won the World Series. He was nearly 31 years old when he broke in as a rookie in the 1927 season. By 1931 he was playing less, but appeared in briefly in the 1931 World Series. In 1954 he was elected to the International League Hall of Fame.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics (1929 & 1930)
