About Joe Paparella
Lived 1909 – 1994 (aged 85). Joe Paparella was an American baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).
Joseph James Paparella (March 9, 1909 – October 17, 1994) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1946 to 1965. Paparella umpired 3,142 major league games in his 20-year career. He umpired in four World Series (1948, 1951, 1957 and 1963) and four All-Star Games (1948, 1954, 1959 and 1964).
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Who was Joe Paparella?
baseball umpire
When was Joe Paparella born?
Joe Paparella was born on 9 March 1909 in Archbald.
When did Joe Paparella die?
Joe Paparella died on 17 October 1994 in Sebastian.
What was Joe Paparella's occupation?
Joe Paparella was a baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).
What nationality was Joe Paparella?
Joe Paparella was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Paparella. https://biography.guide/joe-paparella/
MLA: "Joe Paparella." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-paparella/.
Chicago: "Joe Paparella." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-paparella/.
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