Joe Page

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Joseph Francis Page (Fireman or The Gay Reliever)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.

• Debut April 19, 1944
• Final Game May 25, 1954
• Born October 28, 1917 in Cherry Valley, PA USA
• Died April 21, 1980 in Latrobe, PA USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Although Joe Page finished fourth in the MVP voting in 1947, he actually got 7 first-place votes, finishing very closely behind his teammate Joe DiMaggio who had 8.

In 1949 Page set the single-season saves record with 27.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 3-time AL All-Star (1944, 1947 & 1948)
• 2-time AL Games Pitched Leader (1948 & 1949)
• 2-time AL Saves Leader (1947 & 1949)
• Won three World Series with the New York Yankees (1947, 1949 & 1950; he did not play in the 1950 World Series)

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