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While attending New York University, Joseph played basketball for two seasons on the NYU varsity (1910–1911). After graduating from NYU, Joseph continued to play basketball with the Mohegans - reportedly one of the top amateur teams in New York City - where he helped the squad defeat some of the top teams of the era, including Seton Hall University and Williams College.
A burglary in Joseph's home made the news in the 1930s when two of his wife Henrietta's diamond rings were stolen from their Bronx residence. A Bronx police officer was accused, then cleared of the crime.
His 22-year-old son Jacob Joseph was a captain in the United States Marine Corps who was killed in action at the Battle of Guadalcanal on October 22, 1942. New York City Mayor O'Dwyer, memorialized Captain Joseph in City Hall together with members of the Board of Estimate, other city officials and 1,000 friends in presence. A New York City playground was later named in Captain Joseph's honor.
According to the website politicalgraveyard.com, Joseph was a member of the Elks, Freemasons and Knights of Pythias.
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