Johnny Washington (pitcher) explained

Johnny Washington
Position:Pitcher / First baseman / Outfield
Birth Date:20 April 1930
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Debutleague:Negro leagues
Debutyear:1948
Debutteam:Houston Eagles
Finalyear:1950
Finalteam:Houston Eagles
Teams:
Highlights:
  • Marine Corps Championship (1952)

Johnny B. Washington (born April 20, 1930) played for the Chicago American Giants and the Houston Eagles in baseball's Negro league.[1]

Washington was born in Chicago and attended that city's Morgan Park High School, graduating in 1949.

In 1951 Washington joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea. He played on the Marine's national championship baseball team in 1952.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JOHNNY WASHINGTON . NLBPA.com . Negro League Baseball Players' Association . 2 October 2021.
  2. Web site: T-Z 2018-04 . Center for Negro League Baseball Research . 2 October 2021 . 396.