- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Edward Cronin
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Joe Cronin was born on October 12, 1906 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was married to Mildred June Robertson. He died on September 7, 1984 in Osterville, Massachusetts, USA.
- SpouseMildred June Robertson(September 27, 1934 - September 7, 1984) (his death, 4 children)
- Number 4 jersey with the Boston Red Sox
- Pioneered being a player manager
- Shortstop for Pittsburgh Pirates (1926-1927), Washington Senators (1928-1934) and Boston Red Sox (1935-1945).
- Member of 1927 National League Champion Pittsburgh Pirates team. Member of 1933 American League Champion Washington Senators team.
- Named to 7 American League All Star Teams (1933-1935, 1937-1939 and 1941).
- Finished in top 10 in voting for American League MVP 5 times (1931-1933 and 1937-1938).
- Led American League in Games in 1930 (154) and 1931 (156).
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