Joe Kohlman

Joseph James Kohlman (Blackie)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 160 lb.
• Debut September 26, 1937
• Final Game May 26, 1938
• Born January 28, 1913 in Philadelphia, PA USA
• Died March 16, 1974 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Joe Kohlman was the star pitcher for the 1937 Salisbury Indians who forfeited 21 wins to make their record 0-26, yet still won the pennant. Kohlman was 25-1 for Salisbury (individual records were unchanged) with 257 strikeouts in 227 innings. He pitched a no-hitter on September 2 against the Easton Browns to clinch the pennant, then threw another on September 18 in the deciding game 5 of the league championship series against the Centreville Cubs.