John Wesley Johnson (baseball) explained

John Wesley Johnson
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1922
Debutteam:Cleveland Tate Stars
Finalyear:1933
Finalteam:Memphis Red Sox
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John Wesley Johnson, nicknamed "Smoky", was a Negro league pitcher in the 1920s and 1930s.

Johnson attended Jarvis Christian College, and made his Negro leagues debut in 1922 with the Cleveland Tate Stars. He played for several teams, including the Lincoln Giants and Chicago American Giants, and finished his career with a two-year stint with the Memphis Red Sox in 1932 and 1933.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Wesley Johnson . seamheads.com . February 27, 2021.
  2. Web site: John Wesley Johnson . baseball-reference.com . February 27, 2021.