Joseph Erwin Just (born Joseph Erwin Juszczak) (January 8, 1916 – November 22, 2003) was an American

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who broke into the Major Leagues on May 13, 1944, with the

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of the

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. Just appeared in 25 games over two years with the Reds during World War II and returned to the

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when the majority of players returned from military service. Later, Just managed various

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minor league teams from to .

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