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Jo-Jo White

Serving as a fourth outfielder, primarily in center field, Jo-Jo White spent seven seasons with Detroit, playing on two pennant-winning clubs. In 1934, he enjoyed his finest campaign, batting .313 with 97 runs scored in 115 games.

Played For
Detroit Tigers (1932-1938)
Philadelphia Athletics (1943-1944)
Cincinnati Reds (1944)

Managed
Cleveland Indians (1960)

Where He Played
Outfielder, mostly center field.

Born
Joyner Clifford White was born on June 1, 1909, in Red Oak, GA.

Died
October 9, 1986, Tacoma, WA

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  DET

Major League Debut
April 15, 1932

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1932
Joe Medwick
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Frankie Crosetti
Rip Sewell
Johnny Murphy
Johnny Allen
Monte Pearson
Debs Garms

Post-Season Appearances
1934 World Series
1935 World Series

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