Joe Gonzales
Baseball player
Joe Madrid Gonzales [Smokey] (March 19, 1915 – November 16, 1996) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1937 season. Listed at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), 175 lb., Gonzales batted and threw right-handed. He was born in San Francisco, California.In an eight-game career, Gonzales posted a 1–2 record with 11 strikeouts and a 4.35 ERA in 31.0 innings of work, including two starts and two complete games.After retiring from baseball, Gonzales was a field judge in the National Football League for 21 seasons, wearing number 54. He officiated in Super Bowl III.Gonzales died in Torrance, California, at age 81.
Personal facts
| Birth date | March 19, 1915 |
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| Date of death | November 16, 1996 |
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