About Joe Shannon
Lived 1897 – 1955 (aged 58). Joe Shannon was an American baseball player.
Joseph Aloysius Shannon (February 11, 1897 – July 20, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played five games for the Boston Braves in 1915. He is the twin brother of Red Shannon, and both played on the Braves in the 1915 season. They played together in only one game, on October 7, 1915, Red's first-ever major league game, and Joe's last.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Shannon?
American baseball player
When was Joe Shannon born?
Joe Shannon was born on 11 February 1897 in Jersey City.
When did Joe Shannon die?
Joe Shannon died on 20 July 1955 in Jersey City.
What was Joe Shannon's occupation?
Joe Shannon was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joe Shannon?
Joe Shannon was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Shannon (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Shannon. https://biography.guide/joe-shannon-baseball-player/
MLA: "Joe Shannon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-shannon-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Joe Shannon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-shannon-baseball-player/.
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