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Johnnie Dawson Notable

b. November 8, 1914 · Kansas City Monarchs 1938, 1940, 1942, Chicago American Giants 1940, Memphis Red Sox 1940, Birmingham Black Barons 1941–1942

Johnnie Dawson played for four clubs across five seasons as a left fielder, opening with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1938 and closing with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1942.

Across 31 games he batted .209, with 14 hits and 4 runs. He finished with 4 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 24 games behind the plate, with 93 putouts and 4 errors. He turned 3 double plays.

He was born in Shreveport, LA, USA on November 8, 1914, and died on August 6, 1984.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1938 KCM 4411 000 0000 .250
1940 CAG/KCM/MRS 102113 200 1100 .143
1941 BBB 3514 000 2000 .800
1942 BBB/KCM 143716 200 3101 .162
Career 3167414 400 6201 .209

On this day & linked events

1914

Born November 8, 1914

Shreveport, LA, USA

1984

Died August 6, 1984