Joe Klugmann

Josie Klugmann

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut September 23, 1921
• Final Game July 19, 1925
• Born March 26, 1895 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died July 18, 1951 in Moberly, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Joe Klugmann served in the United States Armed Forces during World War I. He played and managed for the Nashville Volunteers in the Southern Association in 1931 and 1932. The team finished in 8th place in 1931 with a record of 51-102. He was replaced by Charlie Dressen during the 1932 season when the team had a 36-40 record.

After his baseball career, he was a police officer and later a state official. He became Chief of Police at Moberly, MO in 1932, sheriff of Randolph County, Missouri in 1940, and Missouri State Recreation Director in 1946.

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Klugmann