Joe Gedeon

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Joe Gedeon (November 19, 1893 – May 5, 1941) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) second baseman who played for the Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Browns. He is best known for his involvement in the Black Sox Scandal.

Early Life

Joe Gedeon was born in Sacramento, California. He began his professional baseball career in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Washington Senators in 1913.

Major League Career

Gedeon played for the Washington Senators from 1913 to 1914. He was then traded to the New York Yankees, where he played from 1916 to 1917. His most notable tenure was with the St. Louis Browns, where he played from 1918 to 1920.

Washington Senators

Gedeon made his MLB debut with the Washington Senators on September 18, 1913. He played sparingly during his time with the team, appearing in only 32 games over two seasons.

New York Yankees

In 1916, Gedeon was traded to the New York Yankees. He played 110 games in the 1916 season, batting .211 with 2 home runs and 30 RBIs. He continued to play for the Yankees in 1917 before being traded to the St. Louis Browns.

St. Louis Browns

Gedeon found more success with the St. Louis Browns. In 1919, he had his best season, batting .282 with 2 home runs and 55 RBIs. However, his career was overshadowed by his involvement in the Black Sox Scandal.

Black Sox Scandal

Joe Gedeon was implicated in the Black Sox Scandal, a major scandal in which eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the 1919 World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. Gedeon, who was not a member of the White Sox, was accused of having knowledge of the fix and betting on the series. As a result, he was banned from baseball for life by MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis in 1921.

Later Life and Death

After being banned from baseball, Gedeon lived a relatively quiet life. He passed away on May 5, 1941, in San Francisco, California.

Related Pages

• Black Sox Scandal
• Washington Senators (1901–1960)
• New York Yankees
• St. Louis Browns
• Kenesaw Mountain Landis