Joe Stephenson
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Joseph Chester Stephenson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- School Michigan State College, Western Michigan College
- Debut September 19, 1943
- Final Game July 11, 1947
- Born June 30, 1921 in Detroit, MI USA
- Died September 20, 2001 in Detroit, MI USA
Biographical Information[edit]
After several cups of coffee in the majors, catcher Joe Stephenson went on to be a big league scout, with Fred Lynn and Brady Anderson among his notable discoveries. He also signed Steve Barr, Steve Ellsworth and Bob Parkins.
Father of Jerry Stephenson and grandfather of Brian Stephenson.
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