Joe Antolick

Joseph Antolick (April 11, 1916 – June 25, 2002) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1944. The 28-year-old rookie was a native of Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania.

Antolick is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on September 20, 1944 in a home game against the Cincinnati Reds at Shibe Park.

In four games he was 2-for-6 (.333) with a walk and one run scored. In his three appearances as a catcher he handled 10 chances without making an error and participated in one double play.

Antolick died at the age of 86 in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.

External links

• Baseball Reference
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