Joe Becker

Joseph Edward Becker

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
• Debut May 10, 1936
• Final Game September 14, 1937
• Born June 25, 1908 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died January 11, 1998 in Sunset Hills, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Joe Becker played two seasons for the Cleveland Indians in 1936 and 1937 and had a long minor league career. Joe got his big league break after hitting .372 for the San Francisco Seals in 1935. His teammate, the young Joe DiMaggio, had the highest average on the team at .398. After serving in the Navy during World War II, missing 1944-1945, he managed in the minors for several years. He went on to serve as pitching coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1955 to 1964, the St. Louis Cardinals in 1965 and 1966 and the Chicago Cubs from 1967 to 1970.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1946	Seaford Eagles	Eastern Shore League		6th	none		replaced Walter Youse
1947	Sioux City Soos	Western League	81-49	1st	New York Giants	Lost League Finals
1948	Sioux City Soos	Western League	69-68	4th	New York Giants	League Champs
1949	Jersey City Giants	International League	83-71	4th	New York Giants	Lost in 1st round
1950	Jersey City Giants	International League	81-70	4th	New York Giants	Lost in 1st round
1951	Toronto Maple Leafs	International League	77-76	5th	St. Louis Browns
1952	Toronto Maple Leafs	International League	44-44	--	St. Louis Browns	--	replaced by Burleigh Grimes
1953	Charleston Senators	American Association	60-94	8th	Chicago White Sox
1954	Charleston Senators	American Association	59-94	8th	Chicago White Sox