Joe Holden


Joseph Francis Holden, nicknamed "Socks," was an American professional baseball player, manager and scout.

Biography

Holden was a backup catcher in Major [League Baseball] who played from through for the Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at, 175 lb., Holden batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in St. [Clair, Pennsylvania].
Over parts of three major league seasons, Holden was a.083 hitter with one run and one stolen base in 17 games. He did not hit for any extrabases and not drove in a run.

Death

Holden died in his home city of St. Clair, Pennsylvania, at the age of 82.