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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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.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Rue. https://biography.guide/joe-rue/
MLA: "Joe Rue." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-rue/.
Chicago: "Joe Rue." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-rue/.
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