Joe Hicks

William Joseph Hicks (April 7, 1932 – December 2, 2023) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in 212 games played in Major League Baseball over all or parts of five seasons as an outfielder and pinch hitter for the Chicago White Sox (1959–60), Washington Senators (1961–62) and New York Mets.

Biography Born in Ivy, Virginia on Decca Farm, he batted left-handed, threw right-handed, and was listed as tall and . He graduated from high school in Charlottesville, where he attended the University of Virginia.

Hicks signed with the White Sox in 1953, beginning his pro career. After five seasons in the minor leagues and two years of service in the United States Army,

Joe Hicks died on December 2, 2023, at the age of 91.

Hicks' grandson is professional soccer player Lee Johnston.