About Joe Kracher
Lived 1913 – 1981 (aged 68). Joe Kracher was an American baseball player.
Joseph Peter Kracher (November 4, 1913 – December 24, 1981) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Jug", he played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1939.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Kracher?
Major League Baseball catcher (1913-1981)
When was Joe Kracher born?
Joe Kracher was born on 4 November 1913 in Philadelphia.
When did Joe Kracher die?
Joe Kracher died on 24 December 1981 in San Angelo.
What was Joe Kracher's occupation?
Joe Kracher was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Kracher?
Joe Kracher was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Kracher. https://biography.guide/joe-kracher/
MLA: "Joe Kracher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-kracher/.
Chicago: "Joe Kracher." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-kracher/.
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