| Joe Rue | |
| Birth Name: | Joseph William Rue |
| Birth Date: | 14 June 1898 |
| Birth Place: | Danville, Kentucky |
| Death Place: | Laguna Hills, California |
| Employer: | American League |
| Occupation: | Umpire |
| Years Active: | 1938–1947 |
Joseph William Rue (June 14, 1898 – December 1, 1984) was a professional baseball umpire who worked in the American League from 1938 to 1947. Rue umpired 1,519 major league games in his 10-year career. He also umpired in the 1943 World Series and All-Star Game.[1]