Joe Benz

1886–1957 (age 71)

baseball pitcher

Biography

Joe Benz (1886-1957) pitched for the Chicago White Sox from 1914 to 1921, throwing a no-hitter in 1914 and helping the team to the American League pennant through steady control and sportsmanship.

After his playing days he remained a beloved figure to baseball fans who recall his role on a championship team, leaving his legacy at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery where admirers still pay tribute.

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