Joe Start
Baseball player and manager

Born
October 14th, 1842
182 years ago
Died
March 27th, 1927
98 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Started professional baseball career in 1859. Played first base for several teams, including the Brooklyn Excelsiors and the New York Mutuals. Managed teams after retirement from playing, influencing the game’s development. Won the 1885 pennant with the New York Giants in the American Association. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Played for the Brooklyn Excelsiors and New York Mutuals
Managed the New York Giants
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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