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Joe Cronin, American baseball player and manager (died 1984)

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Joe Cronin

American baseball player and manager (1906–1984)

Joseph Edward Cronin was an American professional baseball player, manager and executive. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop, most notably as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Cronin spent over 48 years in baseball, culminating with 14 years as president of…
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October 12

Day of the year

October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 80 days remain until the end of the year.
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