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Joe Rue

1898 – 1984

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About Joe Rue

Lived 1898 – 1984 (aged 86). Joe Rue was an American baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).

Joseph William Rue (June 14, 1898 – December 1, 1984) was an American professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1938 to 1947. Rue umpired 1,519 major league games in his 10-year career. He also umpired in the 1943 World Series and All-Star Game.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Baseball umpire, baseball player, Umpire (baseball)
Nationality
Employers
American League
Also known as
Joseph William Rue

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joe Rue's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joe Rue?

baseball umpire (1898-1984)

When was Joe Rue born?

Joe Rue was born on 14 June 1898 in Danville.

When did Joe Rue die?

Joe Rue died on 1 December 1984 in Laguna Hills.

What was Joe Rue's occupation?

Joe Rue was a baseball umpire, baseball player and umpire (baseball).

What nationality was Joe Rue?

Joe Rue was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joe Rue

· Wikidata: Q6212121

· DBpedia: Joe Rue

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