Johnny Flowers Explained

Johnny Flowers
Position:Outfielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1941
Debutteam:New York Black Yankees
Finalyear:1946
Finalteam:New York Black Yankees
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John Flowers, also known as "Jake", is an American former Negro league outfielder who played in the 1940s.

Flowers played for the New York Black Yankees from 1941 to 1943, and again in 1946. In 15 recorded games, he posted 17 hits and seven RBI in 43 plate appearances.[1] [2] Flowers served as a corporal in the US Army during World War II.[3]

External links

and Baseball-Reference Black Baseball Stats and Seamheads

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnny Flowers . seamheads.com . June 16, 2021.
  2. Web site: Johnny Flowers . baseball-reference.com . June 16, 2021.
  3. Web site: Negro Leaguers Who Served With The Armed Forces in WWII . baseballinwartime.com . May 5, 2021.