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Joe Atkins Notable

b. May 9, 1922 · Newark Eagles 1944, Cleveland Buckeyes 1947

Joe Atkins divided four seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Newark Eagles from 1944, then the Cleveland Buckeyes through 1947.

Across 17 games he batted .314, with 16 hits and 11 runs. He finished with 1 home run and 3 doubles.

He was born in Mobile, AL, USA on May 9, 1922, and died on June 27, 1970. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1944 NE 1412 100 2100 .500
1947 CBE 16471014 221 9600 .298
Career 17511116 321 11700 .314

On this day & linked events

1922

Born May 9, 1922

Mobile, AL, USA

1970

Died June 27, 1970