Joe Black (full name: Joseph Black; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1952 until 1957 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Redlegs and Washington Senators. He played for the Dodgers from 1952 - 1955, Redlegs from 1955 - 1956 and Senators in 1957. Over 6 seasons, he started 16 games, won 30 games, struck out 222 batters, and had a 3.91 ERA. Born on February 8, 1924 in Plainfield, NJ, Black stood 6' 2" and weighed 220 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on May 1, 1952 and he played his final game on September 11, 1957. Over his career, Black made $12,000. Common misspellings of his name include Joe jose Joseph Black.