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Joe Black was a legendary American baseball player and the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game in 1952. He was born on February 8th, 1924, in Plainfield, New Jersey. Playing baseball was always Joe's passion, and he spent endless hours practicing and perfecting his game at a young age.
Joe's big break came in 1952 when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was an instant success, finishing the season with a record of 15-4 and an ERA of 2.15. But it was in the World Series that he cemented his place in baseball history. Joe was called upon to pitch in the decisive Game 1 against the New York Yankees, and he helped lead the Dodgers to a 4-2 victory. Joe's victory was significant not only because it was the first time an African-American pitcher had ever won a World Series game, but also because it helped break down the color barrier in baseball.
Joe Black's baseball career spanned over a decade, and he played for various teams, including the Cincinnati Redlegs and the Washington Senators. Even during his time off the field, Joe remained active in the baseball community, serving as a mentor and coach for many young players. In recognition of his contributions to the sport, the Brooklyn Dodgers retired his jersey number 47 in 2004, recognizing his unparalleled skills on and off the field. Joe Black passed away on May 17th, 2002, but his legacy as a trailblazer in baseball will never be forgotten.
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Traded items with a signature of Joe Black
The most expensive item with a signature of Joe Black (JACKIE ROBINSON / PEE WEE REESE / JOE BLACK / SIGNED PROGRAM BOOK / 1-23-1971) was sold in July 2013 for $530.01 while the cheapest item (Autographed 8X10 Joe Black of the Brooklyn Dodgers) found a new owner for $0.80 in April 2008. The month with the most items sold (13) was February 2008 with an average selling price of $11.16 for an autographed item of Joe Black. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2022 with $141.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was November 2014. In average, an autographed item from Joe Black is worth $16.07.
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Latest News about Joe Black
Black History: Frank Robinson, baseball's fearsome trailblazer, dies at 83 - the (02/08/2019): Crowding the plate, fearsome and fearless, Frank Robinson hammered his way into the Hall of Fame. His legacy, however, was cemented that day in 1975 when he simply stood in the dugout at old Cleveland Stadium — the first black manager in Major League Baseball. Robinson, the only player to earn the Robinson, MVP, first black manager, dies at 83 (02/07/2019): Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who became MLB's first black manager and is the only player to win the MVP in both leagues, has died at age 83. 
Frank Robinson, MLB's first black manager and civil rights leader, dead at 83 - (02/07/2019): Frank Robinson, who died --- in Los Angeles after a battle with bone cancer, was all of those things in a 60-year Hall-of-Fame career during which he hit (10th all-time) 586 home runs, was the only player in history to win Most Valuable Player awards in both leagues, MLB's first black manager. Midday Fix: Author Martha Jo Black talks about her book, Joe Black: More than a (01/27/2015): Martha Jo Black To purchase a copy of the book: http://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/joe-black-products-9780897337533.php?page_id=21 Joe Black: More than a Dodger Joe Black: More Than A Dodger Story (01/25/2015): Co-author and daughter of Brooklyn Dodger’s Joe Black chats with Rick to talk about her book Joe Black More Than A Dodger. She also shares with us her memories of the late and great Ernie Banks.
Older News Stories about Joe Black
Scottsdale Scorpions 1B Greg Bird Named 2014 Joe Black MVP Award Recipient (11/2014): Scottsdale, Arizona - Scottsdale Scorpions first baseman Greg Bird (Yankees) is the recipient of the Arizona Fall League's 2014 Joe Black MVP Award. Ask Joe: Black box in Fallon crash (03/2014): A viewer wants to know if U.S. military aircraft have black boxes to help determine the cause of the accident? Gilbert: Looking back on Joe Black Hayes' many triumphs (12/2013): A dear friend who witnessed first-hand how Bob Neyland reconstructed the University of Tennessee's football program in the mid-1930s will be buried Friday in Murfreesboro. Man sentenced for selling counterfeit goods at Joe Black, Inc. in KCK (11/2013): KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A Missouri man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for selling counterfeit designer... New Ways Of Seeing Portraiture By Joe Black (10/2013): A portrait of Obama made from toy soldiers. Christie Pits riot witness Joe Black remembers seeing the swastika rise — and th (08/2013): What followed on Aug. 16, 1933 was one of the worst instances of ethnic violence Toronto has ever seen as Jewish baseball players battled Nazi sympathizers “Meet Joe Black” star Claire Forlani joins “Panda Eyes” paranormal thriller (11/2012): The film centers on a young girl (Sophie Turner) haunted by her past; Forlani will play the mother of Turner’s character. HSU's Joe Black Tournament Is Coming Soon (08/2012): ABILENE, Texas - Hardin-Simmons University will host its annual Joe Black Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 21, at the Abilene Country Club-Fairway Course. Joe Black Road to close for bridge replacement Aug. 6 to Oct. 1 (07/2012): The Anderson County Roads and Bridges Department will close a portion of Joe Black Road west of West Pelzer on Aug. 6 to replace a damaged bridge with a large box culvert.
