- Son, Joe Garagiola Jr., is the senior vice president of standards and on-field operations for Major League Baseball.
- In 1951, led the National League in fielding percentage for catchers (.989).
- (1946 - 1954) Plays baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cubs, Pirates and Giants.
- Called color commentary for son's baseball team Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Grew up with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra in the same neighborhood. Both were lifelong friends.
- Recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award (presented to a broadcaster for major contributions to baseball) in 1991.
- Made major league debut on 26 May 1946.
- Winner of the 2014 Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, given by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Father of Joe Garagiola Jr., Steve Garagiola, and Gina Bridgeman.
- Grandfather of Katie Garagiola, Megan Garagiola, and Ross Bridgeman.
- Brother of Mickey Garagiola
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