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Joe Page
From BR Bullpen
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
[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)
- World Series MVP 1949
