Joe Adcock

Baseball Player

Birthday October 30, 1927

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Coushatta, LA

DEATH DATE May 3, 1999 (71)

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About

MLB first baseman and outfielder for 17 seasons who won a World Series title with the Milwaukee Braves in 1957.

Before Fame

He was a star at Louisiana State University, where he was discovered and signed by the Cincinnati Reds.

Trivia

He became one of the first players in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in one game.

Family Life

He had four children with his wife Joan.

Associated With

He played alongside Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron on the Milwaukee Braves during the 1950s.