Joe Teres

Player
Written By Karina Bueckert

  • BIRTHPLACE Winnipeg, MB

  • BORN January 1, 1921

  • INDUCTED 1999

Joe Teres was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 1, 1921. Teres was a tremendous shortstop for over two decades, as well as a speedy baserunner and a good fielder. He was known to many as Mr. Shortstop, and Cincinnati offered him a contract in 1938. Teres decided to join the City Police Force in 1948 and he became the first constable in 1960. He was appointed Chief of Police in 1974, while he was also active in the East End Hockey program. Teres was president of the Kiwanis Club, and a new elementary school was named Joe Teres School in 1988 because of his dedication to the community.

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