About Joe Price
Lived 1897 – 1961 (aged 63). Joe Price was an American baseball player.
Joseph Preston Price (April 10, 1897 – January 15, 1961), nicknamed "Lumber", was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played in one game for the New York Giants on September 5.
Price's contract was purchased by the Giants in late August 1928 on the condition that he be allowed to finish the season with the Greenville Spinners of the South Atlantic League.
Between 1921 and 1929, Price played in the minor leagues of the Southern United States where he was "extremely popular."
In 1934, Price headed the baseball department of a sports coaching school established in Tennessee and directed by Wallace Wade.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Price?
American baseball player
When was Joe Price born?
Joe Price was born on 10 April 1897 in Milligan College.
When did Joe Price die?
Joe Price died on 15 January 1961.
What was Joe Price's occupation?
Joe Price was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Price?
Joe Price was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Price (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Price. https://biography.guide/joe-price-baseball-player/
MLA: "Joe Price." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-price-baseball-player/.
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