Joe Cronin
American baseball player and manager (1906-1984) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77
Joseph Edward Cronin was an American professional baseball player, manager and executive. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop, most notably as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Cronin spent over 48 years in baseball, culminating with 14 years as president of the American League (AL).
Joe Cronin is read about 102 times a day, in 13 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Career 2
ClubYears
Boston Red Sox1935-1945
Pittsburgh Pirates
Media & music
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Seven of the American League's 1937 All-Star players, from left to right Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg. All seven would be elected to the Hall of Fame.
Joe Cronin (far right, with button on jacket) with Richard Nixon on April 7, 1969; managers Ted Williams, left, red sleeves, and Ralph Houk, right, flank NixonAwards
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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1984 · aged 77
