In a career that almost never happened after a car accident in his youth nearly cost him his leg, Joe Page’s left arm eventually guided him to the Bronx and championship glory. The journey to get there started in Pennsylvania…
Pinstripe Alley celebrated the birthday of former New York Yankees relief pitcher Joe Page by looking back at his career. Born on October 28, 1917, Page overcame a severe youth car accident and working in coal mines before signing with the Yankees in 1940. He debuted in the majors in 1944 after receiving a 4-F draft classification during World War II.
Transitioning to the bullpen, Page earned the nickname "The Fireman" and helped the Yankees capture World Series championships against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and 1949. In 1949, he finished third in American League MVP voting and won the inaugural Babe Ruth Award as World Series MVP. After injuries derailed his career in the 1950s, he finished with a 57-49 record and 76 saves.
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