Joe Start was a professional baseball player who had a long and successful career in the late 19th century. He was born in 1849 in Brooklyn, New York and began playing baseball in the early 1870s. He was a pitcher and an outfielder, and was known for his powerful throwing arm.

Start began his professional career with the Brooklyn Atlantics in 1871. He quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league, and was known for his ability to hit for power and accuracy. He was also a great fielder, and was known for his strong arm.

Start was a member of the Brooklyn Atlantics for the majority of his career, but he also played for the New York Mutuals, the Philadelphia Athletics, and the Washington Nationals. He was a member of the National League from 1876 to 1882, and was a part of the first professional baseball team to win a championship.

Start was a three-time batting champion, and was also a two-time home run champion. He was also a two-time stolen base champion, and was known for his speed and agility on the base paths. He was also a great fielder, and was known for his strong arm.

Start retired from professional baseball in 1886, but he continued to play in amateur leagues until his death in 1895. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, and is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era. He was a powerful hitter, a great fielder, and a great base runner, and is remembered as one of the best players of the 19th century.

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