Joe Frazier
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Joseph Filmore Frazier
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut August 31, 1947
- Final Game September 30, 1956
- Born October 6, 1922 in Liberty, NC USA
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- 1953 MVP Texas League Oklahoma City Indians
Frazier retired following the 1960 season as a player. He scouted for the Houston Colt .45s from 1961 to 1965. He then managed in the Astros' farm system in 1965-1966 and was a batting instructor in 1967. He moved to the New York Mets' system and managed in the minors from 1970 to 1975, then managed the big club in 1976 and 45 games of 1977.
While in the minors, Frazier missed the 1943, 44, and 1945 seasons due to military service.
| Preceded by Roy McMillan | New York Mets Manager 1976-1977 | Succeeded by Joe Torre |
