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Joe Adcock
1927–1999Coushatta, LAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Milwaukee Braves 1B
Biography
Milwaukee Braves 1B; hit 4 HR and a double in one game (1954); southern Italian-American from Louisiana. 18 total bases in one game (1954) — MLB record standing for 59 years; 2x All-Star
Notable For
- Milwaukee Braves 1B
- hit 4 HR and a double in one game (1954)
- southern Italian-American from Louisiana
Honors & Recognition
- 18 total bases in one game (1954) — MLB record standing for 59 years
- 2x All-Star
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joe Adcock Italian?
Yes — Joe Adcock is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Milwaukee Braves 1B
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1927–1999
- Birth Place
- Coushatta, LA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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