Joseph Francis Holden (June 4, 1913 – May 10, 1996), nicknamed "Socks," was an American professional baseball player, manager and scout.

Biography

Holden was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1934 through 1936 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at 5ft 8in, 175 lb., Holden batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Over parts of three major league seasons, Holden was a .083 hitter (2-for-24) with one run and one stolen base in 17 games. He did not hit for any extrabases and not drove in a run.

Death

Holden died in his home city of St. Clair, Pennsylvania, at the age of 82.