Joseph Maurice Schepner (August 10, 1895 – September 28, 1959), nicknamed "Gentleman Joe", was a professional

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. He was a

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for one season (1919) with the

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. For his career, he compiled a .208 batting average in 48

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s, with six

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. Schepner also managed several baseball teams, including the 1929 and 1932 Knoxville Smokies that later became Tennessee Smokies. He was born in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania and died in

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at the age of 63.

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