Joseph Gaskin

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Joseph Gaskin
Joseph Edward Gaskin
"Joe"
Bat/Throw: L/L
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 215
Born: 1931-7-23 at Bronx, NY (US)
Died: 1995-6-29
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Joseph Gaskin was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Floral Park, New York in 1955.
  • Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
  • Single in 1955.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Chaminade High School in 1950.
  • Played baseball and basketball in high school.

Outside of baseball

  • Was a salesman during the off-season in 1955.
  • Served four years in the U.S. Air Force.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first professional contract by Joe Labate of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Sources

  • 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).


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