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Newt Joseph was a hard playing third baseman who got the most out of his abilities.
“Newt Joseph was a fun-loving guy who actually managed the Monarchs for a while … In his day, he was a great sign-stealer, and he taught me some of his tricks.”
Buck O’Neil
Newt Joseph played for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1922-1935. He also played for Satchel Paige’s All-Stars in 1939. He and second baseman Newt Allen were inseparable roommates. He is well known for his ability to field slow hit balls and bunts, scooping and throwing in one motion. He is also known for his ability to steal opposing signs.
His home run clinched the 1923 Negro National League pennant. The Monarchs won the World Series in 1924 and lost the World Series in 1925. Newt’s average those two years was .334 and 326.
Joseph owned a Kansas City taxi stand before passing away from tuberculosis at the age of 53.