Joe Tipton
From BR Bullpen
Joe Hicks Tipton
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut May 2, 1948
- Final Game September 26, 1954
- Born February 18, 1922 in McCaysville, GA USA
- Died March 1, 1994 in Birmingham, AL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Tipton's older brother, Earl Tipton, was in the Philadelphia Athletics chain, but broke two vertebrae in his neck sliding into second base, ending his career.
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Cleveland Indians in 1948
