Former World Series Outfielder, 6-Year MLB Veteran, Dies
Summary
Joe Nossek, a former Major League Baseball outfielder who later had a long coaching career, died at 85. He played six seasons in MLB and was known for his baseball strategy skills. After his playing career, he coached various teams, including the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians.Key Facts
- Joe Nossek played six seasons in Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
- He played for the Minnesota Twins, Kansas City/Oakland A's, and St. Louis Cardinals.
- Nossek reached the World Series with the Twins in 1965.
- He retired with a career batting average of .228.
- Nossek became a coach after retiring as a player, spending over 30 years in that role.
- He coached the Cleveland Indians from 1977 to 1981 and the Chicago White Sox in multiple stints.
- Nossek was inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.
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