Joe Denton (3 February 1865 – 17 July 1946) was an English first-class cricketer, who played fifteen matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1887 and 1888.
Born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, Denton was a right-handed batsman who scored 222 runs at an average of 9.65. The highlight of his playing career was his top score of 59 against Sussex.