Joseph Erwin Just (born Joseph Erwin Juszczak) (January 8, 1916 – November 22, 2003) was an American Major League Baseball catcher who broke into the Major Leagues on May 13, 1944, with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. Just appeared in 25 games over two years with the Reds during World War II and returned to the minor leagues when the majority of players returned from military service. Later, Just managed various Milwaukee Braves minor league teams from 1955 to 1958.
Joe Just
Given name: | Joseph Erwin Just |
Nicknames: | None |
Primary Pos: | Catcher |
Hght/Wght: | 5'11" / 185 lbs |
Bats/Throws: | R / R |
Born: | Jan 8, 1916 in Milwaukee, WI |
Died: | Nov 22, 2003 in Franklin, WI (87 years old) |
Debut: | May 13, 1944 |