Joe Gordon

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Birth Name: Joseph Lowell Gordon

Born: 18 February 1915 Died: 14 April 1978

Country of origin: United States

Height: 5' 10"

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Description: Joe Gordon, nicknamed "Flash" in reference to the comic-book character Flash Gordon, was an American second baseman, coach and manager in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians from 1938 to 1950. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. Gordon was the outstanding player at his position during the 1940s, winning the 1942 American League MVP Award and being named to The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team in nine of his eleven seasons. Known for his acrobatic defense, he led the AL in assists four times and in double plays three times. He was the first AL se ... (more)