Joel Newkirk
Joel Inez "Sailor" Newkirk (June 1, 1896 – January 22, 1966) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs.[1]
| Joel Newkirk | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 1, 1896 Kyana, Indiana | |
| Died: January 22, 1966 (aged 69) Eldorado, Illinois | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 20, 1919, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 23, 1920, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-1 |
| Earned run average | 7.27 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Teams | |
Life
Newkirk was born in Kyana, Indiana, the son of Caleb Wilson Newkirk (1875-1945) and his wife, Sarah Florence (nee Ray) Newkirk (1878-1961). His younger brother is former Major League Baseball pitcher Floyd Newkirk. Joel served as a Boatswain Mate 1st Class in the United States Naval Reserve during World War I. This is likely what gave him the nickname "Sailor."
He married Vivian Capitola Stiles (1900-1974) and they had one daughter, Betty Joel Newkirk Westfall (1921-1996).
Newkirk is a descendant of Sergeant Elias Newkirk, who served in the American Revolutionary War, and whose family was among the earliest settlers to Ulster County, New York. Elias's brother, Abraham, was a direct ancestor of Steve Comer, another Major League pitcher, and actor Dash Mihok; this makes both Comer and Mihok 5th cousins, twice removed of Joel.[2]
Joel is buried at Wolf Creek Cemetery in Eldorado, Illinois, where he passed away.[3]
References
- "Joel Newkirk Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- "Joel Inez Newkirk". ourfamtree.org. Ray Gurganus. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- "Joel Inez Newkirk at FindAGrave". Find A Grave. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)