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Leamon Johnson Notable

b. August 5, 1916 · Newark Eagles 1941, 1944, New York Black Yankees 1942, Birmingham Black Barons 1943, Memphis Red Sox 1945

Leamon Johnson played for four clubs across five seasons as a shortstop, opening with the Newark Eagles in 1941 and closing with the Memphis Red Sox in 1945.

Across 52 games he batted .198, with 32 hits and 20 runs. He finished with 1 stolen base.

He played 29 games at shortstop, with 65 assists and 11 errors. He turned 8 double plays.

He was born in Crossett, AR, USA on August 5, 1916. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1941 NE 28931625 000 10901 .269
1942 NBY 3510 000 0100 .000
1943 BBB 1100 000 0100 .000
1944 NE 51601 000 0100 .063
1945 MRS 154736 010 2100 .128
Career 521622032 010 121301 .198

On this day & linked events

1916

Born August 5, 1916

Crossett, AR, USA