Johnnie Oden Explained

Johnnie Oden
Position:Third baseman
Birth Date:September 10, 1902
Birth Place:Sylacauga, Alabama
Death Place:Birmingham, Alabama
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1927
Debutteam:Memphis Red Sox
Finalyear:1932
Finalteam:Louisville Black Caps
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John B. Oden (September 10, 1902  - February 22, 1972) was an American Negro league third baseman between 1927 and 1932.

A native of Sylacauga, Alabama, Oden made his Negro leagues debut in 1927 for the Memphis Red Sox and Birmingham Black Barons. He went on to play two more seasons with Birmingham, and finished his career in 1932 with the Louisville Black Caps.[1] [2] Oden died in Birmingham, Alabama in 1972 at age 69.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnnie Oden . seamheads.com . October 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Johnny Oden . baseball-reference.com . October 7, 2020.