Joe Crotty
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Joseph P. Crotty
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Debut May 4, 1882
- Final Game July 5, 1886
- Born December 24, 1859 in Cincinnati, OH USA
- Died June 22, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN USA
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"Joe Crotty, is, without doubt, the best catcher in the Southern League. We could not get along without Joe." - Sporting Life's Memphis correspondent, July 6, 1887
Joe Crotty played four seasons in the majors, primarily as a catcher. He played in the minors through 1893.
"Joe Crotty has been suffering with sore hands for two weeks." - Sporting Life, April 20, 1887
