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Joe Garagiola

Baseball Catcher and Commentator

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Joe Garagiola was a very popular catcher for St. Louis and, subsequently, the Cardinals, Cubs and Giants. He makes his home in the Phoenix area and can still be heard as a commentator for Major League Baseball games.

1991 Ford C. Frick Award Winner
Honored for not only his baseball expertise, but also his many years of broadcasting.

Career Stats
See his batting and fielding stats. From CNN/SI.

Photo
See two photos of Joe with Gerald Ford, waiting for the Presidential election returns. (scroll down the page for Joe's photos.)

St. Louis Walk of Fame
Inducted in 1992, see where his star is located and get a short biography.

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