About Joe Cassidy
Lived 1883 – 1906 (aged 23). Joe Cassidy was an American baseball player.
Joseph Phillip Cassidy (February 8, 1883 – March 25, 1906) was an American Major League Baseball player from Chester, Pennsylvania who mainly played shortstop for the Washington Senators from 1904 to 1905. He is the only player in American League history to record 19 triples in a rookie season. He was an alumnus of Villanova University.
Cassidy died in his hometown at age 23, from complications of malaria, and is interred at Immaculate Heart Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Cassidy?
Major League Baseball player (1883-1906)
When was Joe Cassidy born?
Joe Cassidy was born on 8 February 1883 in Chester.
When did Joe Cassidy die?
Joe Cassidy died on 25 March 1906 in Chester.
What was Joe Cassidy's occupation?
Joe Cassidy was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Cassidy?
Joe Cassidy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Cassidy (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Cassidy. https://biography.guide/joe-cassidy-baseball-player/
MLA: "Joe Cassidy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-cassidy-baseball-player/.
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