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Joe Sewell was an American professional baseball player who had a successful career that spanned over a decade. He was a shortstop and third baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees.
Sewell was known for his exceptional batting ability. He was a contact hitter who rarely struck out, and he was able to hit for a
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Joe Sewell was an American professional baseball player who had a successful career that spanned over a decade. He was a shortstop and third baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees.
Sewell was known for his exceptional batting ability. He was a contact hitter who rarely struck out, and he was able to hit for a high average. He was also a good fielder who had a strong arm and good range. Sewell was a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-Star team in 1921 and 1923.
Sewell was an integral part of the Cleveland Indians team that won the 1920 World Series. He had a .321 batting average in the series and was named the MVP. He was also part of the Yankees team that won the 1932 World Series.
Sewell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. He was known for his ability to hit for a high average and his exceptional fielding. Sewell was a two-time All-Star and was part of two World Series winning teams. He was an important part of baseball history and his career will be remembered for years to come.
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Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s.
Interview with Hall of Fame Infielder Joe Sewell / Historian Eugene C. Murdock interviewed several former baseball players that had been active in baseball in the 1920s and 1930s. Murdock was chairman of the history department at Marietta College. The interviews were not professionally recorded, and the audio quality is variable.