Cannonball Johnson Explained

Cannonball Johnson
Position:Outfielder
Bats:Left
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1919
Debutteam:Brooklyn Royal Giants
Finalyear:1923
Finalteam:Harrisburg Giants
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W. "Cannonball" Johnson was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in the Negro leagues between 1919 and 1923.

Johnson made his professional debut in 1919 with the Brooklyn Royal Giants and the Bacharach Giants. He went on to play three seasons with the Lincoln Giants, and finished his career in 1923 with the Harrisburg Giants.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cannonball Johnson . seamheads.com . December 30, 2020.
  2. Web site: Cannonball Johnson . baseball-reference.com . December 30, 2020.