Joe Cronin nameplate

Dateundated

DescriptionRectangular bronze desk nameplate with raised gold lettering on the front, "Joseph E. Cronin / President of the American League." Reverse has two attached legs.

Bio/Historical NoteJoe Cronin was the first former player to become President of the American League in 1959, a position he held through 1973. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956.

Object numberB-1986-0234

Subject Cronin, Joe, 1906-1984

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationspersonal artifacts

Dimensions12 x 2.25 x 1.75 in.

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