About Joe Leonard
Lived 1894 – 1920 (aged 25). Joe Leonard was an American baseball player.
Joseph Howard Leonard (November 15, 1894 – May 1, 1920) was an American Major League Baseball player, born in Chicago on November 15, 1894. He died in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 1920.
Leonard played in parts of five seasons (1914, 1916–1920) with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, and Washington Senators. He recorded 179 hits over 791 at-bats in 269 games during his career. Defensively, Leonard was primarily a third baseman.
In 1918 Leonard's career was interrupted while he served in World War I.
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Who was Joe Leonard?
American baseball player (1894-1920)
When was Joe Leonard born?
Joe Leonard was born on 15 November 1894 in West Chicago.
When did Joe Leonard die?
Joe Leonard died on 1 May 1920.
What was Joe Leonard's occupation?
Joe Leonard was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Leonard?
Joe Leonard was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Leonard (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Leonard. https://biography.guide/joe-leonard/
MLA: "Joe Leonard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-leonard/.
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