Joe Sparma

Joe Sparma
Sparma in 1966
Pitcher
Born: (1942-02-04)February 4, 1942
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
Died: May 14, 1986(1986-05-14) (aged 44)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 20, 1964, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
May 12, 1970, for the Montreal Expos
MLB statistics
Win–loss record52–52
Earned run average3.94
Strikeouts586
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Joseph Blase Sparma (February 4, 1942 – May 14, 1986) was a quarterback in collegiate football (1961–1962) and a pitcher in Major League Baseball (1964–1970).