Joe Schepner
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Joseph Maurice Schepner (Gentleman Joe)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut September 11, 1919
- Final Game September 28, 1919
- Born August 10, 1895 in Aliquippa, PA USA
- Died July 25, 1959 in Mobile, AL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Gentleman Joe Schepner played third base for half of September 1919 for the 1919 Browns. The regular shortstop that year was Jimmy Austin. He had a 17-year minor-league career, the heart of which was spent with Louisville and Birmingham.
Through 2008, he is the second-last major leaguer to have the nickname "Gentleman". Only Jim Hickman, nicknamed "Gentleman Jim", came after him.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Albany Nuts | Southeastern League | -- | -- | replaced by Tom McMillan (minors) | |
| Gadsden Eagles | Georgia-Alabama League | 5th | replaced Doc Newton | |||
| 1929 | Knoxville Smokies | South Atlantic League | 85-61 | 1st | League Champs | |
| 1930 | Greenville Spinners | South Atlantic League | 85-57 | 2nd | League Champs | |
| 1931 | Vicksburg Hill Billies | Cotton States League | 66-52 | 2nd | Lost League Finals | |
| 1932 | Knoxville Smokies | Southern Association | 60-93 | 8th | none | |
| Vicksburg Hill Billies/Jackson Mississippians | Cotton States League | 3rd | replaced Don McShane League disbanded July 13 |
