Joseph LaVerne Grace (January 5, 1914 – September 18, 1969) was a professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Browns and the Washington Senators. He played 6 seasons in MLB between 1938 and 1947. He served in the US Navy from 1942 to 1945. He posted a .283 batting average (442-1561) with 20 home runs and 172 RBI in 484 games played. His best season was in 1941 with the St. Louis Browns, batting .309 with 6 home runs and 60 RBI. Grace died in an automobile accident at the age of 55.
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Joseph LaVerne Grace 5 January 1914 Gorham, IL
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Died |
18 September 1969 (aged 55) Murphysboro, IL
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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