Joe Garagiola Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1995, he received the Humanitarian Award from the American Sportscasters Association
• In 1991, he was inducted into the broadcasters' wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame
• In 1992, he received a star on the St․ Louis Walk of Fame
• Is the father of Joe Garagiola Jr․, who has served as the senior vice president of operations for the MLB
• Contributed to the 1960 book "Baseball is a Funny Game․"
• Was a childhood friend of legendary baseball catcher Yogi Berra
• At the age of 17, he became the youngest player to play for the Columbus Red Birds baseball team