About Joe Mack
Lived 1912 – 1998 (aged 86). Joe Mack was an American baseball player.
Joseph John Mack ( Maciarz, January 4, 1912 – December 19, 1998) was an American Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Boston Braves in 1945. The 33-year-old rookie was a native of Chicago.
Mack is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 17, 1945 (Opening Day) against the New York Giants at Braves Field. He was Boston's regular first baseman until the July 4, when he played in his last big league game.
Season and career totals include 66 games played, a .231 batting average (60-for-260), 3 home runs, 44 runs batted in, and 30 runs scored. He made 6 errors in 65 games at first base and had a fielding percentage of .991.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Mack?
American baseball player
When was Joe Mack born?
Joe Mack was born on 4 January 1912 in Chicago.
When did Joe Mack die?
Joe Mack died on 19 December 1998 in Atlanta.
What was Joe Mack's occupation?
Joe Mack was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Mack?
Joe Mack was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Mack (first baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Mack. https://biography.guide/joe-mack-baseball-player-1912/
MLA: "Joe Mack." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-mack-baseball-player-1912/.
Chicago: "Joe Mack." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-mack-baseball-player-1912/.
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