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Jimmy Johnson Notable

b. August 16, 1904 · Hilldale Club 1932, Washington Pilots 1932, Baltimore Black Sox 1934, Philadelphia Stars 1943

Jimmy Johnson played for four clubs across 12 seasons as a shortstop, opening with the Hilldale Club in 1932 and closing with the Philadelphia Stars in 1943.

Across 50 games he batted .253, with 42 hits and 27 runs. He finished with 6 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 44 games at shortstop, with 123 assists and 23 errors. He turned 14 double plays.

He was born in Swarthmore, PA, USA on August 16, 1904, and died on September 6, 1976.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1932 HIL/WAP 321102127 310 151610 .245
1934 BBS 2703 100 3000 .429
1943 PS 1649612 210 7722 .245
Career 501662742 620 252332 .253

On this day & linked events

1904

Born August 16, 1904

Swarthmore, PA, USA

1976

Died September 6, 1976