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Joe Harris

1882 – 1966

American MLB pitcher

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Lived 1882 – 1966 (aged 84). Joe Harris was an American baseball player.

Joseph White Harris (February 1, 1882 – April 12, 1966) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1905 through 1907 for the Boston Americans. Listed at , 198 lb., Harris batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Melrose, Massachusetts.

In a three-season career, Harris posted a 3–30 record with a 3.35 ERA in 45 appearances, including 32 starts, 26 complete games, one shutout, 12 games finished, two saves, 137 strikeouts, 88 walks, and 317.0 innings of work.

On September 1, 1906, Harris earned the distinction of pitching the longest game in Red Sox (Americans) history. The game lasted 24 innings, with the Red Sox eventually losing 4-1 to the Philadelphia Athletics.

Harris died in his home of Melrose, Massachusetts, at age 84 and is buried in Wyoming Cemetery there.

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Who was Joe Harris?

American MLB pitcher (1882-1966)

When was Joe Harris born?

Joe Harris was born on 1 February 1882 in Melrose.

When did Joe Harris die?

Joe Harris died on 12 April 1966 in Melrose.

What was Joe Harris's occupation?

Joe Harris was a baseball player.

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Joe Harris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joe Harris

· Wikidata: Q6210222

· DBpedia: Joe Harris (pitcher)

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