About Joseph Jessup
Lived 1914 – 1998 (aged 83). Joseph Jessup was an American baseball player.
Joseph Gentry "Jeep" Jessup (July 11, 1914 – March 23, 1998) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1940 to 1948 with the Birmingham Black Barons and Chicago American Giants.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Jessup?
Negro League Baseball player
When was Joseph Jessup born?
Joseph Jessup was born on 11 July 1914 in Mount Airy.
When did Joseph Jessup die?
Joseph Jessup died on 23 March 1998 in Springfield.
What was Joseph Jessup's occupation?
Joseph Jessup was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joseph Jessup?
Joseph Jessup was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Jessup. https://biography.guide/joseph-jessup/
MLA: "Joseph Jessup." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-jessup/.
Chicago: "Joseph Jessup." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-jessup/.
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