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| Joseph Lawrence Christian Jr.
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| "Christy"
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 5' 10"
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| Weight:
| 180
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| Born:
| 1931-5-9 at Moon Run, PA (US)
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Joseph Christian was a professional player and manager.
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Joseph (Christy) Lawrence Christian, Jr. is single and lives in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania per the 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition). He graduated from Robinson Township High School in 1948 and played baseball, basketball and football. He works in a steel mill during the off-season. In 1949 he hit a home run to win the deciding game of the final playoff for the Mountain State League championship. He led the 1950 Mountain State League in home runs with 27.
Sources
- Source: 1951 Boston Braves Roster Book
- Source: 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition)
