About Joe McCarthy
Lived 1881 – 1937 (aged 55). Joe McCarthy was an American baseball player.
Joseph Nicodemus McCarthy (December 25, 1881 – January 12, 1937) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. McCarthy played for the New York Highlanders in and the St. Louis Cardinals in . In 16 career games, he had 9 hits in 39 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.
McCarthy was born in Syracuse, New York, where he died at a hospital after a long illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe McCarthy?
baseball player, Major League Baseball catcher 1905-1906
When was Joe McCarthy born?
Joe McCarthy was born on 25 December 1881 in Syracuse.
When did Joe McCarthy die?
Joe McCarthy died on 12 January 1937 in Syracuse.
What was Joe McCarthy's occupation?
Joe McCarthy was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe McCarthy?
Joe McCarthy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe McCarthy (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe McCarthy. https://biography.guide/joe-mccarthy-baseball-player-1881/
MLA: "Joe McCarthy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-mccarthy-baseball-player-1881/.
Chicago: "Joe McCarthy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-mccarthy-baseball-player-1881/.
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