About Roy Joiner
Lived 1906 – 1989 (aged 83). Roy Joiner was an American baseball player.
Roy Merrill Joiner (October 30, 1906 – December 26, 1989), nicknamed "Pop", was an American professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1934 to 1940. He played for the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. Joiner was involved in a multi-player fight during the 1935 season resulting in the only ejection of his Major League Baseball (MLB) career.
Born in Red Bluff, California, Joiner later died in the same city on December 26, 1989.
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Who was Roy Joiner?
American baseball player (1906-1989)
When was Roy Joiner born?
Roy Joiner was born on 30 October 1906 in Red Bluff.
When did Roy Joiner die?
Roy Joiner died on 26 December 1989 in Red Bluff.
What was Roy Joiner's occupation?
Roy Joiner was a baseball player.
What nationality was Roy Joiner?
Roy Joiner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Joiner. https://biography.guide/roy-joiner/
MLA: "Roy Joiner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-joiner/.
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