Trivia

Son, Joe Garagiola Jr., is the senior vice president of standards and on-field operations for Major League Baseball.

In 1951, led the National League in fielding percentage for catchers (.989).

(1946 - 1954) Plays baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cubs, Pirates and Giants.

Called color commentary for son's baseball team Arizona Diamondbacks.

Grew up with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra in the same neighborhood. Both were lifelong friends.

Recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award (presented to a broadcaster for major contributions to baseball) in 1991.

Made major league debut on 26 May 1946.

Winner of the 2014 Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, given by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Grandfather of Katie Garagiola, Megan Garagiola, and Ross Bridgeman.

Father of Joe Garagiola Jr., Steve Garagiola, and Gina Bridgeman.

Brother of Mickey Garagiola