Joseph Aloysius Shannon (February 11, 1897July 20, 1955) was a Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played five games for the Boston Braves in 1915. He is the twin brother of Red Shannon, and both played on the Braves in the 1915 season. They played together in only one game, on October 7, 1915, Red's first-ever major league game, and Joe's last. References 1897 births 1955 deaths Major League Baseball infielders Major League Baseball outfielders Baseball players from Jersey City, New Jersey Boston Braves players New Haven Murlins players Baltimore Orioles (IL) players Binghamton Bingoes players Akron Buckeyes players Columbus Senators players Toledo Mud Hens players Jersey City Skeeters players Montreal Royals players Columbus Foxes players Asbury Park Sea Urchins players Seton Hall Pirates baseball players