Branzell, Joseph S., 1918-1997

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Baseball coach and worker with the Georgetown Branch of the Washington Boys Club, athletic director and football and basketball coach at Maret School; scout and recruited for the Washington Senators baseball team, later the Texas Rangers; and scout and recruiter for the University of Maryland football team.

From the description of Joseph S. Branzell papers, [193-]-1998. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70970401

Joe Branzell began his career with the Georgetown Boys Club as coach, manager and director. His leadership led the Federal Storage baseball team to four AAABA championships between 1955 and 1962. Branzell left the Boys Club and became a Major League scout for the Washington Senators and later the Texas Rangers. His 35-year career ended in 1996.

From the description of Joseph S. Branzell Collection : papers 1953-1996. (National Baseball Hall of Fame). WorldCat record id: 733809754

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creatorOf Branzell, Joseph S., 1918 - 1997. Joseph S. Branzell Collection : papers 1953-1996. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
creatorOf Branzell, Joseph S., 1918-1997. Joseph S. Branzell papers, [193-]-1998. Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
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associatedWith All American Amateur Baseball Association. corporateBody
associatedWith Baltimore Orioles (Baseball team) corporateBody
associatedWith Boys' Club of Washington, D.C. corporateBody
associatedWith Boys' Club of Washington, D.C. Georgetown Branch. corporateBody
associatedWith Georgetown Boys Club corporateBody
associatedWith Holy Trinity School (Washington, D.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Klein, Joseph, 1942 - person
associatedWith Major League Baseball. corporateBody
associatedWith Major League Scouting Bureau. corporateBody
associatedWith Minor League Baseball. corporateBody
associatedWith Texas Rangers (Baseball team) corporateBody
associatedWith University of Maryland, College Park corporateBody
associatedWith Washington Senators (Baseball team : 1961-1971) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Maryland--College Park
Subject
Amateur baseball
Baseball
Baseball
Baseball players
Class reunions
College athletes
College football
Statistics
Youth
Youth league baseball
Youth league baseball
Youth league football
Youth league football
Occupation
Baseball coaches
Baseball scouts
Baseball scouts
Coaches (Athletics)
Football coaches
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Birth 1918

Death 1997

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