Joe Christopher

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Joseph O'Neal Christopher

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 176 lb.

• Debut May 26, 1959
• Final Game May 27, 1966
• Born December 13, 1935 in Frederiksted, V.I.

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[edit] Biographical Information

Technically, Joe Christopher was the first native-born MLB player from the United States Virgin Islands. However, Valmy Thomas really merits the honor. Valmy was born in Puerto Rico because his mother sought better medical attention, but mother and newborn immediately returned home to St. Croix, where Valmy grew up and still resides today.

Christopher has become an accomplished artist.

[edit] Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960

[edit] Related Sites

• Biography from "Virgin Islands Baseball"
• Article about Christopher's artistic work