Joe Garagiola (full name: Joseph Henry Garagiola; no nicknames) played catcher from 1946 until 1954 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and New York Giants. He played for the Cardinals from 1946 - 1951, Pirates from 1951 - 1953, Cubs from 1953 - 1954 and Giants in 1954. Over 9 seasons, he played 676 games, hit 42 home runs, drove in 198 runs, and stole 5 bases. Born on February 12, 1926 in St. Louis, MO, Garagiola stands 6' 0" and weighs 190 lb. He attended St. Mary's (St. Louis, MO) high school. His debut was on May 26, 1946 and he played his final game on September 26, 1954. Over his career, Garagiola made $30,000. Common misspellings of his name include Joseph Henry Joe jose joseph Garagiola.