Joe Gordon

2nd Baseman

Class of 2009

Joe Gordon

2nd Baseman

Class of 2009
Joe Gordon redefined the tools necessary for middle infielders, adding power to the mix.

Games

Birth year

About Joe Gordon

“We’re not afraid of DiMaggio or Keller. The man we fear is Gordon.” – Dodgers manager Leo Durocher before the 1941 World Series.

He redefined the tools necessary for middle infielders, adding power to the mix while setting the bar even higher for acrobatic play in the field.

In the final analysis, however, one word has always defined Joe Gordon: Winner.

The Basics

Year inducted
2009
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California
Birth Year
1915
Died
1978, Sacramento California

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
New York Yankees
Primary Position
2nd Baseman
Played For
New York Yankees, 1938-1946
Cleveland Indians, 1947-1950

Career MLB Stats

Games
1,566
At bats
5,707
Hits
1,530
Walks
759
Runs
914
Doubles
264
Triples
52
Home Runs
253
RBI
975
Stolen Bases
89
Batting Average
.268
Ops
.822
On Base %
.357
Slugging %
.466

Joe Gordon Stories

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Henderson, Rice and Gordon are inducted into the Hall of Fame

Future Hall of Famer Joe Gordon is traded to the Indians

Gordon's all-around excellence led to 1942 AL MVP