Joe Klinger
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Joseph John Klinger
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut September 13, 1927
- Final Game May 13, 1930
- Born August 2, 1902 in Canonsburg, PA USA
- Died July 31, 1960 in Little Rock, AR USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Joe Klinger was in seven games in the majors in 1927 with the New York Giants and in 1930 for the Chicago White Sox. He appeared in five games in the field, at three positions: catcher, first base and left field. As a hitter he was 5-for-13, for a batting average of .385.
Klinger managed the Tigers' Charleroi Tigers farm team in the Pennsylvania State Association during the first part of the 1936 season.
