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'''Joseph Wheeler Sewell''' (born [[October 9]], [[1898]] in Titus, Elmore County, Alabama | '''Joseph Wheeler Sewell''' (born [[October 9]], [[1898]] in Titus, Elmore County, Alabama; died [[March 6]], [[1990]] in Mobile) was a Hall of Fame professional baseball third baseman. | ||
Sewell played for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide]] in college, and was called up to the Cleveland Indians in [[1920]] after their starting third baseman Ray Chapman was killed in the major league's only on-field fatality. Sewell helped lead the Indians to the pennant, and played in 1,103 straight games from [[1922]] to [[1930]], the seventh-longest streak in history. During that time he also played for the New York Yankees. He was on the winning team in the World Series twice, once for Cleveland and once for the Yankees. His final major-league season was in [[1933]] | Sewell played for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide]] in college, and was called up to the Cleveland Indians in [[1920]] after their starting third baseman Ray Chapman was killed in the major league's only on-field fatality. Sewell helped lead the Indians to the pennant, and played in 1,103 straight games from [[1922]] to [[1930]], the seventh-longest streak in history. During that time he also played for the New York Yankees. He was on the winning team in the World Series twice, once for Cleveland and once for the Yankees. His final major-league season was in [[1933]]. | ||
Sewell | After retiring, Sewell worked in public relations for a dairy and scouted players for the Major Leagues. He coached the [[Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team]] for seven seasons from [[1965]] to [[1972]], compiling a career record of 114-99. | ||
The [[University of Alabama]]'s baseball stadium, [[Sewell-Thomas Field]], is named after him. | Sewell was inducted into the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]] in [[1970]] as part of the hall's second class of honorees. In [[1977]] Sewell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The [[University of Alabama]]'s baseball stadium, [[Sewell-Thomas Field]], is named after him. Sewell's brothers [[Luke Sewell|Luke]] and [[Tommy Sewell|Tommy]] and his cousin Rip also played professional baseball. | ||
Sewell died at home in Mobile in [[1990]]. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Willie Veal and older son [[Joseph W. Sewell|Joseph]]. He was survived by his younger son [[James Sewell|James]], and daughter, [[Mary Sue Parnell|Mary Sue]]. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*[http://blog.al.com/bn/2007/07/third_baseman_joe_sewell.html Joe Sewell profile] at al.com | * Thomas, Robert McG., Jr (March 8, 1990) "Joe Sewell, 91, Hall of Fame Star Who Set Fewest-Strikeouts Mark." ''The New York Times'' | ||
* | * [http://blog.al.com/bn/2007/07/third_baseman_joe_sewell.html Joe Sewell profile] at al.com - accessed July 12, 2007 | ||
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joe_Sewell Joe Sewell]" (July 11, 2007) Wikipedia - accessed July 12, 2007 | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 1 June 2021
Joseph Wheeler Sewell (born October 9, 1898 in Titus, Elmore County, Alabama; died March 6, 1990 in Mobile) was a Hall of Fame professional baseball third baseman.
Sewell played for the Alabama Crimson Tide in college, and was called up to the Cleveland Indians in 1920 after their starting third baseman Ray Chapman was killed in the major league's only on-field fatality. Sewell helped lead the Indians to the pennant, and played in 1,103 straight games from 1922 to 1930, the seventh-longest streak in history. During that time he also played for the New York Yankees. He was on the winning team in the World Series twice, once for Cleveland and once for the Yankees. His final major-league season was in 1933.
After retiring, Sewell worked in public relations for a dairy and scouted players for the Major Leagues. He coached the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team for seven seasons from 1965 to 1972, compiling a career record of 114-99.
Sewell was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1970 as part of the hall's second class of honorees. In 1977 Sewell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The University of Alabama's baseball stadium, Sewell-Thomas Field, is named after him. Sewell's brothers Luke and Tommy and his cousin Rip also played professional baseball.
Sewell died at home in Mobile in 1990. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Willie Veal and older son Joseph. He was survived by his younger son James, and daughter, Mary Sue.
References
- Thomas, Robert McG., Jr (March 8, 1990) "Joe Sewell, 91, Hall of Fame Star Who Set Fewest-Strikeouts Mark." The New York Times
- Joe Sewell profile at al.com - accessed July 12, 2007
- "Joe Sewell" (July 11, 2007) Wikipedia - accessed July 12, 2007