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Joe Douse

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Joe Douse
Pitcher
Born: (1930-04-30)April 30, 1930
Atlanta, Georgia
Died: August 10, 2012(2012-08-10) (aged 82)
Southfield, Michigan
Batted: R
Threw: ?
Negro American League debut
1952, for the Kansas City Monarchs
Last appearance
1953, for the Kansas City Monarchs
Teams

Joseph S. Douse (April 30, 1930 – August 10, 2012) was a pitcher for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League in 1952 and 1953.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Douse attended Booker T. Washington High School.

According to his recollections, he tossed a one-hitter against the Philadelphia Stars in 1952.[1]

On August 10, 2012, he died in Southfield, Michigan.

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