Past TTM Success--Joe Black--MLB--(February 8, 1924 – May 17, 2002)

Joe signed our 1994 Topps Archives The Ultimate 1954 Set - [Base] - Gold #98

Pitcher
Born: February 8, 1924 Plainfield, New Jersey
Died: May 17, 2002 (aged 78) Scottsdale, Arizona
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Professional debut
NgL: 1943, for the Baltimore Elite Giants
MLB: May 1, 1952, for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 11, 1957, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	30–12
Earned run average	3.91
Strikeouts	222
Teams
Negro leagues Baltimore Elite Giants (1943, 1946–1950) Major League Baseball Brooklyn Dodgers (1952–1955) Cincinnati Redlegs (1955–1956) Washington Senators (1957)
Career highlights and awards
3x NgL All-Star (1947–1948, 1950) NL Rookie of the Year (1952)